F r O M T H E C L E r K O F C O U r T & C O M P T r O L L E r V i c t o r D. C r i s t –
H i l l s b o r o u g h C o u n t y C l e r k o f C o u r t & C o m p t r o l l e r
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As Hillsborough County Clerk of Court and Comptroller, I am often asked what exactly we do at the Clerk’ s Office. Many do not clearly understand the magnitude and scope of our work and how it affects the citizens of Hillsborough County. Many of you reading this likely interact with our office on a regular basis and still may not know our impact on your professional and even personal lives. We strive to deliver essential services, enabling Hillsborough County and our court system to be among the best in Florida.
At the Clerk’ s Office, our most valuable resource is our over 700 employees. They are at the heart of our“ service excellence” and the driving force behind our success. Every member is vital in delivering critical services to our community.
At the core of our mission is a commitment to an efficient and expeditious court system. As an organization with a depth of skills, we are committed to enhancing service delivery for our local courts, county government, and citizens. Our organization works diligently to maintain a robust system of transparent checks and balances that safeguards your records and manages over $ 8 billion in monetary resources, while protecting against fraud and waste.
High ethical standards, a deep sense of accountability, and a heartfelt responsibility to the public trust guide every decision we make. We unequivocally work by our creed,“ Excellence in service, your expectation, and our
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