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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 New Jersey, bailiffs are court officers whose primary responsibilities include maintaining security and order within courtrooms. They are tasked with ensuring the safety of all participants during trials and other judicial proceedings. Bailiffs in New Jersey may also be responsible for escorting jurors out of the courtroom to prevent any unauthorized contact with the public, especially in cases where the jury is sequestered. Additionally, they play a role in upholding courtroom etiquette, such as announcing the judge's entrance and instructing attendees to silence their cell phones and maintain quiet. The exact duties and powers of bailiffs can vary depending on the specific court policies and the directives of the presiding judge. They work under the authority of the state's judiciary and are an integral part of the court's administration.

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