§ 19-39. Court bailiffs.

(a)

The chief of police, upon the request of the city judge, shall furnish one (1) or more police officers to serve as municipal court bailiffs during the convening of the court and when, in the judgment of the judge, a bailiff is necessary to maintain proper decorum during court proceedings.

(b)

The principal duties of the court bailiff shall be as follows:

(1)

To preserve order and decorum while court is in session;

(2)

Provide security to the courts building;

(3)

Assemble and supervise witnesses and jurors;

(4)

Attend to the jury and inform the judge about the needs and decisions of the jury;

(5)

Maintain custody of prisoners in the courtroom and arrange for their transportation to jail when requested by the judge;

(6)

Transfer messages and perform other tasks assigned by the judge.

(Ord. No. 89-177, § I(8-15), 12-5-89; Ord. No. 94-014, § VI, 1-18-94)