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bailiff

[bey-lif] / ˈbeɪ lɪf /


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The judge asked the bailiff to deliver him the graduation certificate.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

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

Doorbell camera footage shows Rachel telling the bailiff the fines were being challenged and showing him her completed online forms.

From BBC Nov. 5, 2024

A bailiff walked over and put a box of tissue in front of Reggie.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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

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

But there has been a steady increase in the number of trusts referring employees and staff being chased by debt collection agencies and bailiffs.

From BBC Feb. 16, 2026

The bailiffs had to catch and support him.

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




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