The County Clerk of Carroll County received a Data Quality Award from the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts on July 26, at the annual Arkansas Court Automation Programs (ACAP) Conference.

ACAP provides technical support to the state’s courts, makes court information available to the public, and develops online court-related services. During the closing session of the conference, the County Clerk of Carroll County received an award for excellence in data quality for improving statistical reporting.

“This award was quite a pleasant surprise and while it may be for my office, I can’t take the credit and the credit should go where credit is due,” said Carroll County & Probate Clerk Connie Doss. “Debbie Hatfield, our chief deputy clerk, has worked tirelessly on the probate files under our care in both Berryville and Eureka Springs. She takes this important responsibility to heart, and it shows in her work.”

Scott Graves, director of the Office of Research and Justice Statistics, commended Doss.

“Accurate and timely information is key to serving the public, and we appreciate the dedication of the County Clerk of Carroll County,” Graves said.

The mission of the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts is to support the Arkansas Judiciary and employees of the judicial branch and to assist attorneys and members of the public who rely upon an independent state court system that is efficient, accessible and fair to all.