Clean audit report, ‘zero findings’ for Marion County Circuit Courts

HAMILTON — Marion County Circuit Clerk Denise Mixon is pleased to announce the clerk’s office received a clean audit with zero findings and no recommendations following a recent review of the office’s financial records and procedures.
The audit was conducted by the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts of Montgomery and covered the time period of March 1, 2023, through March 31, 2026. The report was filed on Sept. 25.
She provided the Journal-Record with a copy of the report, which included a summary of receipts, disbursements and balances.
The ending cash balance for the civil division was $184,156.18. The ending balance for the criminal division was $61,064.38. More than $3 million in receipts and disbursements were handled by the office during the audit period.
Mixon noted of the audit, “They went through everything and didn’t find anything. They went back several years. This is the third audit I’ve been through since 2017. There have been no recommendations and no findings since I’ve been in office.”
Mixon began her career in the clerk’s office as a court specialist in 2004. She was appointed interim clerk in 2015. She ran for office and was elected in 2017.
“I have appreciated and enjoyed the opportunity to serve the citizens of Marion County,” she noted.
She also explained the circuit clerk’s office is the record keeper of all court records.  
Mixon said she has five employees who oversee nine courts, which include: small claims, district civil, circuit civil, district criminal, circuit criminal, domestic relations, child support, traffic and juvenile.
“We take our responsibilities seriously,” she said. “This audit reflects the care, accuracy and dedication of my employees, and I am grateful for the work they do for the citizens of Marion County.”
The circuit clerk’s office remains committed to accountability, transparency and providing efficient and courteous service to the public.
In addition, the clerk is the passport acceptance agent who provides passport service and serves as the absentee election manager.