a 'city/town clerk' [=a person whose job is to record what happens at city or town meetings and to keep special information about the city or town]
After graduating from law school, she 'clerked' for a judge for several years.
Have the court 'clerk' file your request with the judge.
(..) - Did you tell that to the Monkey? I didn't really mention a figure. - You should've. - Yes, I should've. I would've if he'd told me he was sending me to a clerk. Hey, fella. Hey, come here, you! Hey, buddy! - Hey, it's me. - So what? (..)1974 The Gambler