bailiff
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Questioned by Hedrick in a 2016 hearing, Baumgartner’s longtime bailiff explained that during Leath’s trial she had taken to reaching back to slam the door behind her to rouse the judge from his sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
The department spokesperson said in an emailed statement last week that it had launched criminal and internal administrative investigations into Devoe, who worked as a bailiff at the Antelope Valley Courthouse in Lancaster.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2025
Some of the people who worked with Ferguson — including his bailiff and his clerk — took the witness stand to say he was a “peaceful” person.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2025
Two more penalties followed and, along with bailiff fees, Andy was told he owed £2,500.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2024
The bailiff stuck his head through the door and called out, “Miss Maxie Brown?”
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
In South Carolina governance, the clerk of the court job—organizing juries, bailiffs and handling evidence—is an elected position.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
Davies, 44, said some letters from the council had arrived late because of delayed deliveries and she ended up facing threats of court action and bailiffs.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
"We had bailiffs wanting council tax. The energy was about to be disconnected. I could not afford petrol for the car to take Ken to medical appointments."
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026
He explained how he worked with an "English woman who dealt with electricity, gas and bailiffs".
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025
The bailiffs had to catch and support him.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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