bailiff

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 bailiff has indicated that the Sheriff’s Department will take it on a day by day basis, so hopefully he will be cleared tomorrow.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025

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

There, on the porch, was a bailiff acting on behalf of the Dartford Crossing seeking hundreds of pounds over allegedly unpaid fees for the £2.50 toll, known as the Dart Charge.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2024

They sent word by the bailiff to Mr. Prescott they wanted to testify in the case.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

Alongside action on rogue tradespeople, the government has announced plans to regulate private bailiffs in England and Wales, to protect people in debt from "intimidating behaviour, unfair treatment or being pushed into excessive repayment arrangements".

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Activities included occupying hostels, moving homeless families into empty houses, and battling with bailiffs.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

They have also long campaigned for councils to stop the use of bailiffs and threats of court action and prison, arguing that it stops people seeking help for non-payment.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 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

I hurled myself along the road, thinking about the bailiffs and Devlin, who collected the rents for Lord Cunningham.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff