Richland County Circuit Clerk

10/23/2026

EVERY VETERAN!!!!..and all your Family and Friends!!
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10/23/2026

Resources for Veterans

DON’T WAIT. VA will cover emergency mental health crisis care at any non-VA emergency room – even if you’re not enrolled in VA healthcare.

Learn more about benefits in the 2026 Veterans Benefits Guide: https://news.va.gov/149864/2026-veterans-benefits-guide-available-online/

10/22/2026

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09/09/2026

I’m proud to share that a personal goal I set several years ago has been reached: our office has now secured more than **$1 million in grants and reimbursements**.

These funds include **$926,547.72 in court-related grants** supporting technology, record preservation and improved court services. I also helped Richland County secure a separate **$50,000 DCEO grant** with the assistance of State Senator Jason Plummer.

In addition, our office has collected **$228,063 from delinquent accounts** through a collection agency. Those funds were distributed to Richland County and the State of Illinois as required.

Altogether, these efforts total **$1,243,972.54**.

Every grant and reimbursement we secure helps bring state and federal tax dollars back home to Richland County. These funds have helped modernize our court system, improve public services and make court records more transparent and accessible.

Most importantly, I want to thank my excellent and dedicated staff. Their hard work and commitment make accomplishments like this possible.

09/09/2026

https://richlandcounty.illinois.gov/documents/richland-county-mental-health-counseling-rfp-fy2027/ Requesting proposals

[...]Read More... from Richland County Mental Health Counseling RFP FY2027

09/08/2026

https://richlandcounty.illinois.gov/2026/09/08/richland-county-mental-health-counseling-rfp-fy2027/

The Richland County Drug Court is seeking proposals for Mental Health Counseling

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08/26/2026

https://richlandcounty.illinois.gov/career/1997/

DEPUTY CLERK (position) The Richland County Circuit Clerk’s Office is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable individual to join our team as a full-time Deputy Clerk. This position is responsible for processing [...]Read More... from

08/26/2026

DEPUTY CLERK (position)

Location: Olney, Illinois
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Starting Wage: $18.93 per hour

The Richland County Circuit Clerk’s Office is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable individual to join our team as a full-time Deputy Clerk. This position is responsible for processing legal documents, maintaining accurate court records, handling financial transactions, and providing excellent customer service to legal professionals and the public.

Benefits

Health insurance available
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension

Key Responsibilities

Record Management: Review, process, file, and index legal documents involving civil, criminal, domestic relations, traffic, and other court cases in accordance with state law, court rules, and established procedures.
Customer Service: Assist members of the public, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel at the front counter, by email, and over the telephone. Answer procedural questions and assist with locating court records.
Financial Duties: Collect and process payments for fines, court costs, and filing fees; issue receipts; and balance a daily cash drawer.
Data Entry: Accurately enter and maintain case information using court case-management and statewide judicial software systems.
Confidentiality: Protect confidential, sealed, and impounded court information in accordance with applicable laws and court rules.
General Office Duties: Prepare correspondence, notices, reports, and other court documents and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to two years of experience in a clerical, legal, administrative, or customer-service position.
Previous experience in a law office or court system is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to quickly learn court case-management software.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with the public.
Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to accurately process financial transactions and balance a cash drawer.

How to Apply

Email a résumé to:

[email protected]

Please use “Deputy Clerk Application” as the subject line and include contact information for two professional references with your application or résumé.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Richland County is an equal opportunity employer.

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07/30/2026

https://www.hometownregister.com/news/holder-earns-nationally-recognized-court-management-certification/article_a2770660-9932-5294-b3e1-c3c29782c0c9.html

OLNEY — Richland County Circuit Clerk Zachary Holder successfully completed the Certified Court Manager program, earning a nationally recognized professional certification through the Illinois Judicial College in partnership with the

07/24/2026

https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/illinois-judicial-conference/judicial-conference-survey/

Richland County Court Survey