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Bailiffs are law enforcement officers who provide security and maintain order in the courtroom during trials and other court proceedings. Bailiffs may also provide other security services, such as escorting the jury out of the courtroom to ensure they do not have contact with anyone outside of the courtroom, and guarding the jury during sequestration (isolation) of the jury. Bailiffs may help maintain courtroom decorum by announcing the judge’s entrance into the courtroom, and by reminding all persons in the courtroom to turn off their cell phones and remain silent when court is in session.

In Arkansas, bailiffs are court officers whose primary responsibilities include ensuring the security and orderly conduct of court proceedings. They are tasked with maintaining a safe environment in the courtroom, which involves protecting judges, jurors, attorneys, witnesses, and other participants. Bailiffs are authorized to announce the judge's entrance, enforce rules such as the silencing of cell phones, and manage the overall decorum of the court. Additionally, they are responsible for escorting jurors out of the courtroom and guarding them during sequestration to prevent any unauthorized contact that could influence the jury's impartiality. The specific duties and powers of bailiffs may be outlined in state statutes and are also subject to the directives of the presiding judge and the administrative rules of the court in which they serve.

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