§ 16-13-2607 - Bailiffs. - Arkansas Statutes

16-13-2607. Bailiffs.

(a) The circuit, chancery, and circuit-chancery judges of the Eighteenth Judicial District - East may each appoint one (1) court bailiff and, by concurrence of a majority of the judges in the judicial district, two (2) at-large bailiffs to serve as circumstances warrant.

(b) (1) The duties of the bailiffs shall include:

(A) The supervision and maintenance of order in the courtroom;

(B) Providing security for the judges, officers of the court, jurors, and other individuals involved in court proceedings;

(C) Administering oaths; and

(D) Other related duties as assigned by the judges.

(2) When acting within the scope of their duties, the bailiffs shall exercise all the powers necessary and proper to perform their duties, including the powers of a deputy sheriff and the power to make arrests, carry a weapon, and serve summons.

(3) The bailiffs shall have and maintain law enforcement certification as is necessary to fully perform the functions of their office.

(c) (1) (A) The compensation package of the bailiffs shall be determined by the Garland County Quorum Court.

(B) If the quorum court raises salary benefits for county employees, it shall also raise salary or benefits an equivalent amount for the bailiffs.

(2) Any other employment or salary considerations will be governed by Garland County's Job Evaluation Salary Administration Program.