The Executive Office is on the sixth floor in Room 611. The executive officer is appointed by the judges of the court and serves as the court's chief administrator. The court executive officer's duties include managing the court's human resource system and its employees; preparing the court's budget; recommending and implementing efficient calendar and jury management procedures; developing automated systems and evaluating and developing recommendations to improve court operations.

In Sacramento County the court executive officer also serves as clerk of the court. The responsibilities of the clerk of the court include accepting court filings, maintaining file and document control, and overseeing accounting functions and records management, providing courtroom clerk services and hiring support staff.