Bailiffs

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
• Guard lodging of sequestered jury.
• Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
• Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.
• Announce entrance of judge.
• Stop people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.
• Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
• Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.
• Check courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys.
• Screen, control, and handle evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.
• Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
• Arrest persons in court when arrest warrants have been issued.
• Provide assistance to the public, such as directions to court offices.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

• Provide jury escort to restaurant and other areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with public.
• Maintain court docket.

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