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Teresa I. Benfield lives in Newland. She has six children and is a member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church. 

Teresa is the Clerk of Superior Court for Avery County.

Teresa currently serves as Interim Clerk of Superior Court for Avery County. She previously worked as Assistant Clerk of Superior Court and in the Clerk of Superior Court office

Teresa is currently the Avery County Clerk of Superior Court. She was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.

Avery County, North Carolina, elections, 2022 - Ballotpedia

Avery County Clerk of Courts Office

As a superior court clerk, records, files, and maintains court records and official documents, schedules cases, and ensures the public availability of all court proceedings.

- As a superior court clerk, records, files, and maintains court records and official documents, schedules cases, and ensures the public availability of all court proceedings.

Legal Experience

As of January 2, 2026, Teresa I. Benfield did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

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Teresa I. Benfield

Avery County – North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds

As of January 2, 2026, Teresa I. Benfield’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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.