STAUNTON – Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court R. Steven Landes today announced that Culley Hess and Avery Morrison have been named the Spring Semester Clerk’s Interns. These are the second set of students to be selected for the Clerk’s Office Internship Program.

     “Our Office is pleased to have both Culley and Avery join the Clerk’s Office as the second set of interns selected for the Clerk’s Office Internship Program,” Landes said. “We look forward to having both students serving in the office for the Spring Semester.”

     Mr. Hess is a Senior at James Madison University majoring in Public Policy and Administration with a concentration in Public Management, and minor in Political Science. He lives in Harrisonburg. Ms. Morrison is a Junior at Stuart Hall School. She lives in Staunton. Both students are possibly interested in pursuing a career in law.

     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/circuitcourt-clerk.