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Clerk of the Circuit Court · Talbot County · 2026 Primary
The Clerk of the Circuit Court serves as the chief record-keeper for the county, managing all court documents for civil and criminal cases as well as property deeds and land records. This official is also responsible for issuing marriage and business licenses and swearing in various public officials. By overseeing these administrative functions, the Clerk ensures that legal records are accurately maintained and that essential government services are accessible to the public.
View all candidates in this raceKathi Dulin Duvall is the Talbot County Clerk of Circuit Court who has served in the role since 2018 and has over 14 years of experience within the Clerk's office. She describes herself as devoted to helping people and committed to serving Talbot County with integrity and professionalism. Her background includes extensive hands-on experience across all areas of the Clerk's office, including case work, land records, licensing, and accounting. She has also held leadership roles such as President of the Maryland Clerks' Association and Chair of the Conference of Circuit Court Clerks. Her vision centers on providing the highest level of customer service while upholding the judiciary's mission of fair, efficient, and effective justice for all. She maintains a private sector background in accounting, human resources, and small business ownership.
Sources: Campaign website
"The Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court provides the public with much more than just a link to the Circuit Court system. We are the recorders and keepers of land records for our County. We issue business licenses and marriage licenses as well as perform civil wedding ceremonies. I am experienced in ALL areas of the Circuit Court Clerk's Office and truly love serving as your Clerk of Circuit Court. I would appreciate your vote and will not let you down!"
Source: kathidulinduvallforclerk.com
Customer service and public access
Provide the highest level of customer service and uphold the MD Judiciary's mission of fair, efficient, and effective justice for all.
“"My vision is to provide the highest level of customer service and to always uphold the MD Judiciary's mission of fair, efficient, and effective justice for all."”
Recordkeeping and licensing
Serve as recorder and keeper of land records and handle business licenses, marriage licenses, and civil wedding ceremonies.
“"The Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court provides the public with much more than just a link to the Circuit Court system. We are the recorders and keepers of land records for our County. We issue business licenses and marriage licenses as well as perform civil wedding ceremonies."”
“I value integrity, professionalism, empathy for others, and strong work ethic.”
Source“I have sat on the Judicial Council and was directly involved in the implementation of the state-wide electronic courts system (MDEC).”
Source“I have extensive training in all aspects of that system [MDEC] and have had extensive experience in accounting, staff management and customer service.”
Source“I have well over 15 years of experience in accounting, human resources, staff management and customer service. I have developed and administered budgets, hired staff and led teams, and I have also been a small business owner.”
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