The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County has unique responsibilities that directly impact access to our courts. The Clerk of the Circuit Court (“Court Clerk”) is in a position to create or remove many barriers to justice. The Court Clerk answers to a number of constituencies: judges, attorneys, litigants, jurors, researchers, and the public. In order to help these constituencies become better informed voters, Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts has created this list of FAQs. We encourage you to learn about the candidates and their vision for the Office before casting your vote—and to share what you learn about the office, its importance, and the candidates with your friends, family and community!