Quorum Court votes to slash $100k from circuit clerkâs budget New reaction over funding cuts to circuit clerk's office By Amanda Hanson and Monae Stevens | March 8, 2021 at 9:27 PM CST - Updated March 9 at 8:56 PM JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Craighead County Quorum Court unanimously approved an amendment slashing more than $100,000 from the circuit clerkâs budget. Justice of the Peace Kevin Williams presented the amendment during Monday nightâs meeting. According to Craighead County Judge Marvin Day, it defunds the chief deputy position held by John Smith and a criminal court clerk position currently vacant. It also removes all travel expense line items and miscellaneous expenses.