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Tami Pearce Simmons, Glades County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Glades County, FL | Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
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About the Clerk

Serving Glades County

Tami Pearce Simmons was elected as Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Glades County in November 2020.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is a duly elected Constitutional Officer as mandated by Article V, Section 16 of the Constitution of the State of Florida and is a member of the Florida Association of Court Clerks and Comptrollers.

Glades County Clerk Tami Pearce Simmons

Court & Public Services

The Glades County Clerk of Court’s office is a complex organization that performs a wide range of record-keeping, information, and financial management for the judicial system, the Board of County Commissioners, and most importantly, the citizens of Glades County.

The Clerk of Court, as an officer of the Glades County Court System, is responsible for maintaining court records with the utmost care and security. These court records include criminal felony and misdemeanor cases, civil, family, probate, and Small Claims proceedings, Juvenile cases, and traffic citations.

Additional Services Include:

  • Collecting and disbursing court-ordered child support and alimony
  • Issuing marriage licenses
  • Issuing jury summonses and processing juror payments
  • Accepting and processing U.S. passport applications

County Government & Financial Responsibilities

As Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk attends all Board meetings, records the proceedings, and maintains the official minutes.

The Clerk also serves as the County’s Chief Financial Officer, ensuring that all expenditures of county funds are authorized by law.

Public Records

All records filed with the Clerk are available for public inspection during normal business hours, except for those specifically exempt by judicial order or Florida Statute.

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