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Bettie Lea Knight is from Caswell County. She earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and a law degree from Guilford College.

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Bettie currently works as a magistrate judge for Caswell County. She previously worked as a social worker and admissions director for a Continuing Care Retirement Community and as a social services director and admissions coordinator for the Masonic and Eastern Star Retirement Home.

Bettie's campaign for Caswell County Clerk of Superior Court is her first run for public office.

As a magistrate court judge, holds preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversees civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issues search and arrest warrants.

- As a magistrate court judge, holds preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversees civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issues search and arrest warrants.

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As of January 2, 2026, Bettie Lea Knight did not have a website or any information online.

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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.