Bailiff

Richland County; United States; Sur place; USD 80 000 - 113 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Richland County seeks a Bailiff to maintain courtroom order and protect the integrity of the judicial process. The role includes attending the Court and jury, escorting jurors, and enforcing instructions during deliberations.

The Bailiff will keep jury-access areas secure, relay written communications from the jury to the Clerk, and report any violations promptly to the presiding Judge. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsabilités

• Maintain order in the courtroom and enforce orders of the Court.
• Attend upon the Court and the jury; escort the jury to and from the jury room.
• Ensure the sanctity of the jury process and do not discuss cases with jurors.
• Keep the door and hallway near the jury room clear during deliberations.
• Report violations to the presiding Judge or the Clerk; remove disruptive individuals if needed.
• Instruct the foreman to put jury questions in writing and relay to the clerk.

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Bailiffs are responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom and enforcing the orders of the Court. A Bailiff’s primary mission is to preserve and protect the integrity of the judicial process. Bailiff’s are to attend upon the Court and the jury. The specific tasks, which a bailiff will perform, include, but are not limited to the following: Bailiffs will take charge of, and ensure the sanctity of, the jury process. This means that, in addition to escorting the jury to and from the jury room, they will not speak to jurors regarding any aspect of any case, nor will bailiffs allow anyone else to do so. This includes not allowing anyone to determine the process of deliberations by asking questions or listening at doors and walls. Bailiffs are also required to keep the door and hallway near the jury room clear of people during deliberations. If anyone violates this directive, bailiffs will report it immediately to the presiding Judge or to the Clerk. If anyone refuses to cooperate in this matter, bailiffs have the deputies remove him or her from the premises, and report the matter to the presiding Judge. If the jury has a question - any question - during the course of the trial during deliberations, the bailiff will instruct the foreman to put it in writing. Bailiff’s will then deliver this communication unread to the clerk in that courtroom. Any requests from the jury, whether for supplies, refreshments, telephone calls, etc. should be in writing and relayed to the Clerk for action. Bailiffs do not act upon any request from the jury until instruction is received from either the presiding Judge or the Clerk. Once the jury reaches a verdict, Bailiffs notify the Clerk in the courtroom immediately. The Clerk will then notify all parties and the Judge.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Compensation Minimum: $70.00

Richland County is an equal opportunity employer.