STAUNTON – Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court R. Steven Landes today announced that Lillian Brown has been named Clerk’s Intern for the Spring Semester. Ms. Brown is the fifteenth student to be selected for the Clerk’s Office Internship Program.

     “We are pleased to have Lillian join the Clerk’s Office as our Spring Semester intern for the internship program,” Landes said. “We look forward to having Lillian serving with us in the office this Spring Semester.”

     Ms. Brown is a Senior at Mary Baldwin University (MBU) pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. She is the MBU Honor Council Chair, a member of the MBU Student Government Association, and MBU Peer Advisor.

     The Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office provides internship and mentorship opportunities to high school and college students. An internship is provided to those students who are interested in Virginia government, the Virginia Judicial System, or the law. The Clerk’s Office Interns assist the Clerk’s Staff with numerous assignments and tasks.

     The Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office is in downtown Staunton at the Augusta County Courthouse. The Clerk serves as the recorder of deeds and probate judge, issues marriage licenses and is the official court administrator for all civil and criminal cases. The Clerk creates and maintains all court files and records, prepares court orders and jury lists, contacts jurors and issues summons and court processes. More information about the services of the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office can be found online at www.co.augusta.va.us/government/circuit-court-clerk.