Municipal Court

Municipal Court Clerk, Sheila Cerna, strives for excellence in the processes, procedures, and accountability of the Municipal Court System. If you have questions concerning the court schedule or any other questions regarding the court activities, tickets, and other police/court related matters please contact Mrs. Cerna at the City Hall, 509-234-4141.

The Connell Municipal Court has been maintained under the capable service of Municipal Court Clerk, Sheila Cerna, and Municipal Court Judge, Alan Gunter for many years. The functions of the position of Municipal Court Clerk are as follows:

The Municipal Court Clerk is responsible for planning and organizing the City's Municipal Court operation to ensure a smooth and efficient operation.

The Judge Support Division provides a wide range of clerical duties requiring the understanding and application of legal terminology and procedures as they are related to court activities; assists in the formulation and implementation of court rules, policies, and court forms; and communicates court functions and procedures to the public, tracking cases, docketing tickets, setting court dates, issuing subpoenas and warrants, reviewing records, codes and policies, and maintains confidentiality and tact with the public.

Records Management includes administering the case flow, managing the accounting of court funds received and disbursed as required, and maintaining and distributing of any and all caseload reports that are required by statute.

Jury Management includes the scheduling and coordination of jury trials, summoning of jurors and providing a general orientation when jurors report for jury service. This also includes bailiff responsibility by escorting jurors throughout the trial process. Jury management serves as liaison for the judges, jurors and counsel, and transfers documents to the bench, jurors and counsel during the trial process.

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