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A court officer is more commonly known as a bailiff. Such a professional has various duties of a legal nature.
Etymology
"Bailiff" is of medieval origin, from Middle English, Anglo-French and Latin roots. The position carried power and authority to carry out certain tasks.
History
In medieval Europe, particularly in England and France, a bailiff acted as a manager of a nobleman's property. In some cases, a bailiff was sent to collect debts or seize a debtor's property.
Main Duty
Bailiffs today are in charge of security and order in a courtroom. They also attend to jurors in a trial by jury.
Other Duties
Modern-day bailiffs also have duties beyond the courtroom. They can serve as messengers or executors of court orders, such as eviction notices.
In Court
The bailiff is usually the person dressed in a uniform similar to a police officer's, and standing near the judge.
Source:
Wisconsin Court System: Bailiff definition
Aedificium.org: Bailiff definition
Merriam-Webster: Bailiff definition
Resource:
What's Happening in Court? The Bailiff
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