bailiff

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

Some of the people who worked with Ferguson — including his bailiff and his clerk — took the witness stand to say he was a “peaceful” person.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 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

The bailiff wore his coat and held his lunchbox in his hand; he’d been on his way out, he explained; the judge was still working at his desk.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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

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

"We had bailiffs wanting council tax. The energy was about to be disconnected. I could not afford petrol for the car to take Ken to medical appointments."

From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026

This process involved multiple court hearings, with Ms Khediri eventually having to apply for bailiffs.

From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025

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