Clerk's Office Receives 10 Certificates in Recognition of Excellence for Best Practices

OCALA, Fla. (June 21, 2024) – The Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller’s Office has been awarded 10 Certificates in Recognition of Excellence for Best Practices by Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) in the areas of Appeals, Civil Contraband Forfeiture, Court Record Retention and Destruction, Department of Revenue Parenting Plan Fee Waivers, Determination of Indigency, Marriage License, Public Records Requests, Risk Protection Orders, Service of Documents by Clerks for Pro Se Litigants, and Vexatious Litigants.

The Best Practices Excellence Program was established in 2020-2021 by FCCC as an opportunity for Clerks to receive Recognition of Excellence certificates for completing assessments that evaluate acceptance of and adherence to certain best practices. The 2023-2024 Best Practices Excellence Program evaluated and recognized Clerks for compliance in 10 areas and the certificates were presented during FCCC’s Summer Conference in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday, June 19.

“I am consistently impressed by our team’s commitment to excellence,” said Gregory C. Harrell, Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller. “Their work to accomplish certifications in all eligible areas is a testament to their hard work on behalf of the people of Marion County.”

Since the Best Practices Excellence Program launched, the Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller’s Office has been recognized in 36 areas.

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