Nassau County Clerk of Courts
Press Release
www.nassauclerk.org
October 28, 2019
The Nassau County Clerk of Court and Comptroller employees spent the day, Thursday, Oct. 24, with officials from Micah’s Place, learning about domestic violence prevention and how to help citizens seeking relief.
Florida Statue 741.30 requires Clerk of Court employees to receive training in the effective assistance of petitioners seeking shelter from domestic abuse. That’s where Micah’s Place staff comes in. Micah’s Place is the certified domestic violence center that serves survivors of domestic violence in Nassau County. The center offers services including an emergency shelter, 24/7 hotline, legal assistance, court advocacy, as well as outreach program and supportive services.
“Our partnership with the court system is extremely important in making a smooth transition for victims of abuse into a place of safety,” said Cassie Ott, Micah’s Place Outreach Director. “One of the biggest legal protections a survivor can gain is an injunction for protection – a restraining order – against their abuser.”
Court employees help file protection orders, offer information for protections under the law, and provide assistance connecting to services provided by state and county providers like Micah’s Place. To learn more about the Clerk’s role in preventing domestic violence, visit http://bit.ly/2MPj7N7
To learn more about Micah’s Place and services offered in Nassau County, visit www.micahsplace.org
The Florida Constitution established the Clerk of the Circuit Court as a public trustee, responsible for safeguarding public records and public funds. Clerk John A. Crawford is independently elected by and accountable to the Nassau County residents. In addition to the roles of Clerk of the Circuit Court, County Recorder, and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk is the Chief Financial Officer and Auditor for Nassau County.