The Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court should serve the people, not politics. - Erin Farris-Olsen

Erin is eager to provide effective leadership  as the Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court. Erin is passionate about judicial integrity and access to justice. Farris-Olsen is a licensed attorney, has worked for the Court, and assisted Montanans from all areas of the State in accessing court documents and information. Erin has seen the administration from all sides and looks forward to having the opportunity to improve access for all.

Farris-Olsen has always been passionate about the public perception of the courts. For many people, court proceedings are one of the few opportunities to interface directly with the government. Erin will work to foster a Clerk of Court’s office that is welcoming and accessible to all Montanans.

As a former Supreme Court law clerk, Erin is acutely aware of the need for effective administration of the Court to facilitate access for all people.

  • Farris-Olsen is a strong believer in the role of the judiciary as a third branch of our State government and its critical role in maintaining a balance of power. The authority of the Clerk of Court is narrow, but important. It helps ensure that the judiciary retains its impartiality as a forum for justice.

  • Farris-Olsen has worked across the State with Clerks of Court, Judges, and fellow attorneys. Erin is acutely aware of the challenges our legal community and the public encounter when navigating the judiciary. These diverse perspectives will inform and drive Erin’s leadership at the Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court.

  • Quality access to information is grounded in good administration. With nearly twenty years of organizational and program management experience, Erin is committed to supporting the Clerk of the Supreme Court staff, with an eye towards improving Court processes.