Press Releases

Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Hosts Final
"Train the Trainer" Workshop on Protective Orders

The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Clerk Iris Y. Martinez, invites community members, law enforcement, advocates, and legal professionals to attend the final session of its "Train the Trainer" workshop series on Protective Orders. Keep reading...


Message from Clerk of the Circuit Court, Iris Y. Martinez on the passing of Karen Yarborough

It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I, Iris Y. Martinez, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough.

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Clerk of the Circuit Court, Iris Y. Martinez, and Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot Announce Initiative to Protect Women’s Privacy in Court Records

Chicago, IL, March 12, 2024 – Iris Y. Martinez, the esteemed Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, along with former Mayor of the City of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, are proud to announce a groundbreaking initiative designed to safeguard the privacy of women in Cook County.

To learn more about the "Women's Right to Privacy" initiative, click HERE.

 


Clerk Iris Y. Martinez Highlights Collaboration in Best Serving the Community in State Address

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Iris Y. Martinez, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Launches New Domestic Violence Survivor Center

 

 

 The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County unveils new Customer Service Center

 

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Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Responds To WBEZ's Article Over Simplification Of Complex Judicial Matter