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 Oregon, bailiffs are court officers whose primary responsibilities include ensuring the safety and order within courtrooms. They are tasked with providing security during trials and other legal proceedings, which involves a range of duties such as escorting judges, juries, and sometimes participants to and from the courtroom. Bailiffs ensure that jurors are not influenced by external parties by escorting them during breaks and, if necessary, during sequestration, which is a period when the jury is isolated from the public during deliberations or a trial to prevent tampering or undue influence. Additionally, bailiffs are responsible for maintaining courtroom decorum. This includes announcing the judge's entrance, enforcing rules such as the prohibition of cell phone use, and ensuring silence and order during court sessions. The specific regulations and procedures governing bailiffs' conduct and duties in Oregon are typically outlined in state statutes and the administrative rules of the state's judicial system.