A courtroom bailiff’s duty is to assist the judge in the orderly conduct of the trial.
The bailiff arrives fifteen minutes before the start of each day’s proceedings, to ensure that the courtroom and deliberation room are neat and orderly. Also, they provide adequate supplies of paper and pencils, water, and other materials for use during court.
During the trial, the bailiff opens and closes court, calls witnesses, maintains order, prevents smoking, undue conversations, noise and any other