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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 Florida, bailiffs are law enforcement officers who are responsible for courtroom security and order during judicial proceedings. They are typically deputies of the sheriff's office or officers of the court and are tasked with ensuring the safety of judges, jurors, court personnel, and the public. Bailiffs manage the movement of the jury, preventing them from unauthorized contact with others, especially during sequestration. They also enforce courtroom rules, such as silencing cell phones and maintaining proper decorum, and announce the judge's entrance. Florida state statutes and local court rules outline the specific duties and conduct expected of bailiffs. Their role is crucial in upholding the integrity of the court process and ensuring that proceedings are conducted in a fair and orderly manner.

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