The Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court is celebrating Sunshine Week from March 13-17, 2023.
Sunshine Week is an annual recognition of government transparency and open access to public information. Clerks of Court, are tasked to collect, store, and implement systems that will allow the public to access records, forms, and relevant information.
“We take seriously our role as the keeper of public records and information. Sunshine Week is the perfect time for us to raise awareness throughout the community,” said Clerk Crystal K. Kinzel. “Over the past several years, we’ve been taking great strides in improving access to official records, legal forms, and information about our government through our education and outreach program.”
Through their website, CollierClerk.com, residents have access to services such as traffic forms, civil procedure forms and instructions, civil small claims, criminal forms, landlord/tenant forms, family law forms, foreclosures. Detailed instructions are available on the website, and citizens are encouraged to visit the Self-Help Center at the main courthouse for more personalized assistance.
On a monthly basis, the Clerk releases a newsletter with timely updates on government projects, expenditures, and taxpayer watch issues. Residents can stay up-to-date on what is happening at the Clerk’s office by also registering for the newsletters at CollierClerk.com.
Employees at the Clerk of the Circuit Courts office wore yellow last Tuesday, March 14 to celebrate Sunshine Week.