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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 Montana, bailiffs are integral to the judicial system, serving as law enforcement officers who ensure security and order within courtrooms. Their duties include, but are not limited to, providing protection during trials, escorting jurors to prevent unauthorized contact, and overseeing the sequestration of juries when required. Bailiffs are also responsible for maintaining courtroom decorum, which involves announcing the arrival of the judge and enforcing rules such as the silencing of cell phones and maintaining quiet during court proceedings. The specific regulations and statutes governing bailiffs in Montana would be outlined in the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) and supplemented by local court rules and policies. These laws and regulations define the authority and responsibilities of bailiffs within the state's judicial system.

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