Circuit Court Clerk

Circuit Court Clerk

Davidson County Circuit Court Clerks serve the needs of the courts, legal community, and the citizens by ensuring the efficient operation of courts. They record and document all steps in the judicial procedure while performing calculating, accounting, and typing duties to process citations and cases for the Court.

The responsibilities of Circuit Court clerks include maintaining not only the records of the eight Circuit Courts but also the civil records of the eleven General Sessions Courts. The Circuit Court Clerk also maintains dockets and records, handling administrative matters, and serving as good will ambassadors to the public. Court Clerks are elected to four-year terms.

JOSEPH P. DAY

Joseph P. Day is a Democrat running for Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk. He was born and raised in Nashville and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Tennessee State University, a Master’s Degree in Public Service Management from Cumberland University, and a Certified Public Administrator Certification from the University of Tennessee Institute of Public Service.

Day began working in the Circuit Court Clerk’s office as an intern in 1997, and rose through the ranks to become Chief Deputy of Public Relations and Employee Development. He’s credited with implementing the office’s electronic filing system, and received the endorsement of departing Circuit Court Clerk Richard Rooker, who wrote that “many of the great things that have transpired in the clerk’s office over the last few years can be traced back to [Day’s] ideas and vision”.

Day defeated two opponents to win the Democratic primary in May and is running unopposed in the general election. His primary objectives are to employ a diverse workforce, utilize technology, and make the office more transparent to the public.