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(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.
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(b)
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(1) The duties of the bailiffs shall include:
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(A) The supervision and maintenance of order in the courtroom;
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(B) Providing security for the judges, officers of the court, jurors, and other individuals involved in court proceedings;
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(C) Administering oaths; and
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(D) Other related duties as assigned by the judges.
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(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.
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(3) The bailiffs shall have and maintain law enforcement certification as is necessary to fully perform the functions of their office.
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(c)
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(1)
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(A) The compensation package of the bailiffs shall be determined by the Garland County Quorum Court.
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(B) If the quorum court raises salary benefits for county employees, it shall also raise salary or benefits an equivalent amount for the bailiffs.
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(2) Any other employment or salary considerations will be governed by Garland County’s Job Evaluation Salary Administration Program.
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