Will AI Replace Court, Municipal, and License Clerks?

Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Code information on license applications for entry into computers.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, and dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Plan or direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, or computerization of all municipal documents.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.