J. Tyler Ray

The Clerk of Superior Court is elected in each county through a partisan election for a four-year term. The Clerk has five main responsibilities:
- Probate Judge: Handles 46 types of actions, including managing estates, guardianship proceedings, and appointing personal representatives.
- Court Administrator: Oversees the administration of the court.
- Record Keeper: Files, processes, and maintains all cases and documents submitted to the court.
- Financial Manager: Manages the collection, investment, and distribution of money from court fees and traffic citations.
- Employee Manager: Supervises a team ranging from 5 to over 200 employees.


Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.

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Buket Urgen

Tyler is the Clerk of Superior Court for Henderson County. He works at the Henderson County Clerk of Superior Court, where he has been since his appointment in May. He previously worked as an assistant public defender in Judicial District 29B from 2008 to 2013 and as an attorney at the Stepp Law Firm.

Ray 'humbled, honored' to serve as clerk of court - Hendersonville ...

Henderson County court to hear removal case of DA Greg Newman

As an assistant public defender, represented clients unable to pay legal fees.

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