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What do Bailiffs do?

Maintain order in courts of law.

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.
Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
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.
Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.
Stop people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.
Announce entrance of judge.
Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
Provide jury escort to restaurant and other areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with public.
Guard lodging of sequestered jury.
Maintain court docket.

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