Greg Godwin is a lifelong resident of Hamilton County and was elected to office in 2001. He began his career with Hamilton County as a Board Member for District 5 in 1997, where he served for 4 years before being elected Clerk. Greg received his Bachelors degree in Business from Valdosta State University. The Hamilton County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollers office is a complex organization that performs a wide range of record keeping, information and financial management for the judicial system, the Board of County Commissioners, and most importantly, the citizens of County. The Clerk of Court as an officer of the County Court System is responsible for maintaining court records with the utmost care and security. These court records include criminal felony and misdemeanor cases, civil, family, Probate and Small Claims proceedings, Juvenile cases and traffic citations.
The Clerk of Court is the official recorder and custodian of all documents placed in the County Official Records. The Official Records are a permanent repository of those documents which primarily relate to real estate transactions. The Clerk collects and disburses court ordered child support and alimony payments. The Clerk issues marriage licenses and is authorized to perform marriage ceremonies. Our office is responsible for issuing jury summons, requisitions and distributes payment of fees to jurors.
As Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk attends all Board meetings, records the proceedings and maintains minutes of each meeting.
The Clerk serves as the chief financial officer of the county. In this capacity the clerk ensures that all expenditures of county funds are authorized by law.
The Clerk’s office has been designated by the United States Department of State to receive and process passport applications and is the only agency in County so empowered.
All records filed with the Clerk are available for public inspection during normal business hours with the exception of those records specifically exempt by judicial order or Florida Statute.