Court Clerk how-to

How to Prepare a Court Docket

Accurate dockets keep courts running.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Accurate dockets keep courts running. In short: pull; confirm; check, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Pull scheduled cases.

  2. Confirm hearing types.

  3. Check for continuances.

  4. Assemble files.

  5. Distribute the docket.

  6. Post it publicly.

Safety reminders for court clerks

  • Follow courthouse security rules
  • Protect sealed and confidential records
  • Handle cash securely
  • Use de-escalation with upset visitors

Docket · Filing · Case number · Minute order · Judgment · Subpoena: see the full court clerk glossary.

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