Who is custodian of the funds of the court in your city?

• A. Varies by city.
• B. The clerk.
• C. The mayor.
• D. The county treasurer.

Answer: (A)

Who handles the court’s funds is determined by local government structure and statutes, so it can be different in every city. Some places designate the clerk of the court to manage the receipts and disbursements tied to fines, fees, and court costs because that office already processes court-related paperwork. Other cities assign that responsibility to the county or city treasurer, who already administers public funds. There are also systems where the court keeps its own funds separately. Because each city may set up its financial administration differently, the custodian of court funds varies from city to city.