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bailiff

[bey-lif] / ˈbeɪ lɪf /


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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

McKillen’s lawyers told the Irish Times that their client “vigorously denies any violence or any wrongdoing” against the bailiff and claimed the allegations against him were “false.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 25, 2025

The former deputy, Ben Fields, was Stines' successor as bailiff.

From Salon Sep. 21, 2024

The courtroom was packed, and the bailiff brought the court to order as the judge walked in.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

Sarah Sackman, minister for courts and legal services, said bailiffs did an important job, but "with that responsibility must come high standards".

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

He said he finally received a court letter on 16 July saying he owed £458 and risked having his possessions seized by bailiffs or even ending up in prison if he did not pay.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

She told us that just before the scheduled August move-in date, Fringe told them the existing tenants had refused to leave and bailiffs were needed.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

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

The bailiffs had to catch and support him.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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