Hancock County Updates
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October 1, 2026
The Hancock County Circuit Clerk’s Office would like to inform the public of a change in how our office will assist self-represented litigants. Moving forward, litigants will be expected to take greater responsibility for researching their legal matters, locating the appropriate forms, completing those forms, and determining how they wish to proceed with their cases….
September 10, 2026
Jurors summoned for Monday, September 14, 2026, WILL need to report for jury duty. Jurors should report to the 3rd Floor of the Hancock County Courthouse at 9:00 AM. First Time Serving on Jury Duty? If this is your first time being called for jury duty, you may be wondering what to expect. Here are…
September 4, 2026
Mobile Justice Van Returns to Hancock County September 9 Free Civil Legal Help Available at the Hancock County Courthouse Land of Lincoln Legal Aid’s Mobile Justice Van will return to Hancock County on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, providing an opportunity for area residents to receive free assistance with civil legal matters. The Mobile Justice team…
December 31, 2025
The Hancock County Circuit Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce that Circuit Clerk Keara Weber has earned the Certified Court Manager (CCM) credential through the Institute for Court Management with the National Center for State Courts. The CCM credential is a nationally recognized certification for court professionals and reflects advanced training in caseflow management, fiscal…
November 12, 2025
We were thrilled to host the 7th-grade class from Carthage Middle School today! Judge Rodney Clark kicked off the morning with an engaging presentation about the circuit court, how laws are made, and what it takes to become an attorney or judge. Students then had the opportunity to take part in a Q&A session with…
November 12, 2025
Did you know there are actually two different types of jury duty? That’s right — Petit Jury and Grand Jury. Recently, our office scheduled our first Grand Jury in quite some time, and we noticed a few people on social media were surprised (and maybe a little confused) after receiving their summons. So, let’s take…
