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Clerk of the Circuit Court · Prince George's 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 raceQiana L. Johnson is a candidate for Prince George's County Clerk of Circuit Court running on a platform centered on creating a court system that is secure, efficient, and equitable. She states her office will deliver real accountability, restore trust through transparency, and ensure every resident receives the respect and service they deserve. Her campaign emphasizes building a courthouse where residents can count on timely services and support while treating all Prince George's County residents with dignity from the moment they walk through the door.
Sources: Campaign website
"I am Qiana L. Johnson, your candidate for Prince George's County Clerk of Circuit Court." "Our community deserves a court system that is secure, efficient, and equitable — one that truly serves the people it was designed to support." "As Clerk, my office will be one the community can count on for timely, efficient services and support." "I'm running to create a Clerk's office where every Prince George's County resident is treated with dignity, served with transparency, and supported from the moment they walk through the door."
Source: qianaforclerk.com
Transparency
Prioritize open, equitable access to public information by ensuring every resident can easily understand policies, procedures, and expenditures.
“"As Clerk, I will prioritize open, equitable access to public information by ensuring every Prince George's County resident can easily understand our policies, procedures, and expenditures."”
Efficiency
Eliminate delays and barriers in service provision, strengthen processes so residents can navigate the court system with greater ease and confidence.
“"As Clerk, I will eliminate delays and barriers in service provision, strengthening processes so every Prince George's County resident can navigate the court system with greater ease and confidence."”
Equity
Make court information clear and available to everyone regardless of income, background, or legal representation; strengthen translation services and ADA accommodations.
“"Ensure Accessibility: Make court information clear and available to everyone, regardless of income, background, or legal representation. Language & Disability Access: Strengthen translation services and ADA accommodations."”
Privacy Protection
Promptly process requests to seal or shield sensitive records including those under the Maryland Second Chance Act and protective orders; maintain confidentiality of victim information.
“"Secure Protect Privacy: Promptly process requests to seal or shield sensitive records, including those under the Maryland Second Chance Act and protective orders. Maintain Confidentiality: Limit public access to victim information and other protected court data."”
Digital Modernization
Expand e-filing, online scheduling, and digital document access to reduce in-person delays; safeguard Maryland's MDEC through two-factor authentication, encryption, and strict data controls.
“"Efficient Modernize Services: Expand e-filing, online scheduling, and digital document access to reduce in-person delays. Strengthen Digital Systems: Safeguard Maryland's MDEC through two-factor authentication, encryption, and strict data controls."”
Staff Training
Train employees to resolve issues quickly, accurately, and respectfully; practice dignity-centered, trauma-informed service.
“"Empower Staff: Train employees to resolve issues quickly, accurately, and respectfully. Fair Treatment: Require all staff to practice dignity-centered, trauma-informed service."”
Community Education
Host public education sessions on court rights, record sealing, and reentry support.
“"Community Connection: Host public education sessions on court rights, record sealing, and reentry support."”
“"Restore Trust Through Transparency As Clerk, I will prioritize open, equitable access to public information"”
Source“"Secure Protect Privacy: Promptly process requests to seal or shield sensitive records, including those under the Maryland Second Chance Act and protective orders"”
Source“"Community Connection: Host public education sessions on court rights, record sealing, and reentry support"”
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