Tuesday, June 17, 2008

  • Bailiff

    Bailiff
    Maintains order in courtorom during trial and guards jury from outside contact: Checks courtroom for security and cleanliness. Assures availability of sundry supplies for use of Judge (government ser.). Enforces courtroom rules of behavior and warns persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
    Collects and retains unauthorized firearms from persons entering courtroom.
    Stops human being from entering courtroom while Judge (government ser.) chrages jury.

    Provides jury escort to restaruant and other areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with public.

    Guards lodging of sequestered jury. Reports need for police or meidcal assistance to sheriff's office. May advise attorneys of dress required of witnesses. May announce entrance of Judge (government ser.).

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