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  MDAA - From the Courts
A court officer who specifically questioned a defendant regarding the crime for which she was charged, violated the defendant's Sixth Amendment right to assistance of counsel.
While a court officer was escorting the defendant back to the holding area after the defendant's arraignment, the defendant made comments about how she hoped her son would forgive her for what she did.
The Court concluded that for purposes of Sixth Amendment analysis, the court officer is viewed as an agent of law enforcement.
www.mass.gov /mdaa/courts/hilton.html   (245 words)

  
 Sheriff officer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The jurisdiction of a sheriff officer is limited to the area of their commission (the relevant sheriffdom or Sheriff Court district), unlike messengers-at-arms (the equivalent officers of the Court of Session, who have jurisdiction throughout Scotland).
The office of sheriff officer is thought to be one of the oldest in the Scottish legal system, and may derive from the pre-feudal office of mair (an official who attended a sheriff for arrestment or executions).
The office of sheriff officer is scheduled to disappear when the Bankruptcy and Diligence etc (Scotland) Bill is passed as an Act of the Scottish Parliament in 2006, as will the parallel office of messenger-at-arms.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sheriff_officer   (240 words)

  
 United States Probation Officer's Role
The cornerstone of the investigation is the interview with the offender, during which the officer inquires about such things as the offender's family, education, employment, finances, physical and mental health, and alcohol or drug abuse.
The officer verifies the information gathered, interprets and evaluates it, and presents it to the court in an organized, objective report called the presentence report.
Officers supervise, or monitor, all offenders conditionally released to the community by the federal courts, the U.S. Parole Commission, and military authorities.
www.uscourts.gov /fedprob/officer/probation.html   (1190 words)

  
 selfhelp: Serving Court Papers
A petition filed in the family division of the circuit court for cases such as adoption, emancipation of a minor, or name change, must be served according to the court rules pertaining to those particular proceedings.
Sometimes court papers cannot be served because the address of the person to be served is wrong or the whereabouts of the person to be served are unknown.
Proof of service of the court papers in a probate case may be made by: 1) a copy of the notice of hearing, if any; 2) copies of other papers served with the notice of hearing, with a description of the papers in the proof of service; or 3) authentication by the person making service.
www.courts.michigan.gov /scao/selfhelp/general/service.htm   (1778 words)

  
 Police Forums & Law Enforcement Forums @ Officer.com - Court Security Officers
We are peace Officers with state-wide jurisdiction, full arrest powers and have full carry privileges on our ID. Court Officers handle prisoner production during court appearances, secure judges, their staff and the public.
Mostly, the transport officers are responsible for the inmates, but I do provide assistance with them from time to time, as well as working the entrance, providing security in the courtroom or taking people into custody when they have been sentenced or had bond revoked.
Court Officers have statewide jurisdiction since the Office of Court Administration controls all courts in the state.
forums.officer.com /forums/showthread.php?t=35234   (2650 words)

  
 Wisconsin Court System - Self-Help Center: People/offices in the court system
A county official appointed by the circuit judges who keeps records of court proceedings in juvenile cases including juvenile delinquency, juveniles in need of protective services, and CHIPS (child abuse and neglect.) This position is usually combined with the Register in Probate, but sometimes is an employee of the clerk of courts office.
A circuit court judge appointed by the supreme court to oversee the administrative activities of a judicial district and provide judicial leadership within the district.
A professional court administrator hired by the state to oversee the administrative, non-judicial activities of the courts in each judicial district.
www.wicourts.gov /services/public/selfhelp/whoswho.htm   (775 words)

  
 Job Descriptions - Court Officer
Locates trial participants, inform participants of the court's action, transports papers within the courthouse, notifies the judge that the session is ready to proceed, announces the opening and closing of court sessions, etc.
May be assigned by the Trial Court Administrative Office to perform court officer duties throughout the various Departments and Divisions of the Trial Court.
Trial Court Applications for Employment are available at all court locations and at the Administrative Office.
www.mass.gov /courts/admin/hr/co.html   (475 words)

  
 Iowa Code 2003: Section 602.1217   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The chief juvenile court officer is subject to the immediate supervision and direction of the chief judge of the judicial district.
The chief juvenile court officer, in addition to performing the duties of a juvenile court officer, shall supervise juvenile court officers and administer juvenile court services within the judicial district in accordance with law and with the rules, directives, and procedures of the judicial branch and the judicial district.
The chief juvenile court officer shall assist the state court administrator and the district court administrator in implementing rules, directives, and procedures of the judicial branch and the judicial district.
www.legis.state.ia.us /IACODE/2003/602/1217.html   (199 words)

  
 WORLDLawDirect - Family Court -- An overview
The Family Court is open to the public, but a judge hearing a case may decide to close the courtroom or exclude particular people based on the privacy interest of the parties and/or possible harm to the children.
If the court determines that the child should be removed from the home, the court may place the child in foster care with a non-relative foster family, with a kinship (relative) foster family or with a child care facility for a period of up to one year.
Court reporters take notes during the hearing and may then be asked to type a "transcript." However, in a hearing before a hearing examiner, and sometimes before a judge, the testimony and statements are recorded on tape-recorders.
www.worldlawdirect.com /article/1009/Family_Court_--_An_overview.html   (6850 words)

  
 State: Court takes officer's killer off death row
TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday granted a police officer's killer his appeal to be spared from a death sentence.
The high court said the trial judge erred in overriding the jury, which recommended life in prison by an 8-4 vote.
Acosta's attorney, Robert Barrar, appealed to the court in August to hear Acosta's original appeal, which was denied by a lower court.
www.sptimes.com /2004/12/17/news_pf/State/Court_takes_officer_s.shtml   (363 words)

  
 United States District Court-Eastern District of Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
A district judge located in a court facility at a duty station asway from the Theodore Levin Courthouse in Detroit, Michigan may make appropriate orders regulating the possession and use of phones in the buildings in which he or she presides.
Court facilities in the Eastern District of Michigan that are co-located with other government agencies shall be governed by this rule concerning the possesion and use of phones in all court spaces, and the rules prescribed herin shall take precedence over other rules applicable elsewhere in the building.
The application shall be made to the judicial officer whose proceedings were disturbed by the violation, or, if there is no such judicial officer, to the chief judge.
www.mied.uscourts.gov /_localrules/civil/LR83_31.htm   (1457 words)

  
 6/13/2005 - Beck Can Continue To Serve On Commission, As Court Officer - Breaking News - Chattanoogan.com
A court officer who is in attendance while court is in session shall be under the supervision of the presiding city judge and while court is in session all members of the police and fire department attending court shall be subordinate to and obey the instructions of the court officer.
When court is not in session, or at times when a court officer is not needed for duty in the courtroom, or when not performing duties under the direction of a city judge all court officers shall then be engaged in serving warrants or other court process.
An "officer" when used in the sense of one who holds an “office” which entitles him to the salary for the entire term, carries with it the idea of tenure for a definite duration, definite emoluments and definite duties which are fixed by statute.
www.chattanoogan.com /articles/article_68174.asp   (1892 words)

  
 Assault - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Assault is typically treated as a misdemeanor and not as a felony (unless it involves a law enforcement officer).
Police officers and court officials have a general power to use force for the purpose of effecting an arrest or generally carrying out their official duties.
Thus, a court officer taking possession of goods under a court order may use force if reasonably necessary.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Assault   (1050 words)

  
 High court: Officer illegally intruded on girl vomiting in bathroom - Courttv.com - People
The high court says a police officer went too far when he walked in on a young woman while she was vomiting into the toilet during a loud house party.
On appeal, she argued the search of the bathroom was unconstitutional and evidence obtained by the officer could not be used against her.
Since the apartment owner never objected to the officers' presence, no one at the party could have expected privacy in the "common areas" of the apartment, the court said.
www.courttv.com /people/2004/0902/vomiting_ap.html   (257 words)

  
 Court Officer B   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It is the officer's responsibility to assist in the orderly operation of the courtroom and to ensure the safety of the staff and users of the court.
Provides information on court schedules and proceedings to interested parties and ensures all parties are present in court prior to the entrance of the judge.
Court officers may be assigned tasks, other than courtroom assignments, at the discretion of Chief Court Officer or the Court Manager.
www.vermontjudiciary.org /employment/jobspec/crtofficerb.htm   (459 words)

  
 City of Fullerton - Court Liaison Officer
Court Liaison Officer is a non-sworn, single incumbent class in the Police Department with duties related to court/district attorney support, the registration of criminal sex offenders and applicant processing for specialized licensing/permits.
Work is performed in an office or court system environment and requires sitting or standing for periods of time and the use of a computer and screen.
The incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
www.ci.fullerton.ca.us /depts/pers_serv/job_descriptions/c/liasionofficer.asp   (786 words)

  
 Center for Education - Court Officer Career Profile
Court officers manage the daily operations and maintenance of the courtroom including operating costs and budgets and may supervise other courthouse administrative personnel.
Court Officers organize and oversee the administrative and procedural duties of the courts.
Court Officers must have exceptional organizational and communication skills in order to effectively liaise with judges, lawyers, jurors and social agency representatives.
www.ce.com /Careers/Court-Officer.htm   (202 words)

  
 Chapter 3
A majority of the judges of the court may appoint a court executive officer pursuant to section 71620 of the Government Code who also acts as jury commissioner and clerk of the court.
The powers, duties, and responsibilities transferred from the county clerk to the court executive officer pursuant to this rule include all of those performed by the county clerk with respect to court actions, proceedings, and records.
This rule does not transfer from the county clerk to the court executive officer obligations in reference to the issuance of marriage licenses or the filing of fictitious business names.
www.sdcourt.ca.gov /portal/page?_pageid=53,129122&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL   (180 words)

  
 Rule 19. Media Access to Court Proceedings.
With prior notice to the clerk, and the consent of the court, any person may record and photograph, or broadcast by radio or television, the oral proceedings of the supreme court, provided that the orderly procedures of the court are not impaired or interrupted.
Supreme Court Rule 19 provides generally that, with prior notice to the clerk, oral proceedings before the court may be broadcast, recorded and photographed by members of the media; but the rule requires that such activities not impair or interrupt the orderly procedures of the court.
The purpose of the amended rule is to define that conduct which the court considers appropriate to avoid disruption of proceedings.
www.courts.state.nh.us /rules/scr/scr-19.htm   (513 words)

  
 Edunet: Careers - Court Officer
Court officers deal with all of the documentation related to everything from a parking ticket to more serious criminal cases.
You are responsible for the administration of the court by ensuring that the support staff deals efficiently with the large amount of paper flow that passes daily through their offices.
Court officers work for provincial governments or the federal court and are generally paid a salary with a good benefits package.
www.edunetconnect.com /cat/careers/courtoff.html   (459 words)

  
 'court officer' related products for sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
officer of the court legal definition of officer of the court
Court officers assist in the effective operation of courts.
Court officers are required to liaise between the magistracy, legal practitioners and
www.infobooker.com /p/court-officer.html   (93 words)

  
 Court officer alleges sexual harrassment (February 19, 2007)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Probation officer aspirations In 1984, Lubold, now 48, was a young wife starting what she hoped would be a promising career with the Massachusetts Trial Court.
Court investigator Jean Strauten Driscoll was assigned to the case.
One of them called the court a “demeaning work environment.” And a court custodian told Driscoll, according to documents from the investigation, that Pini and another high-ranking court official told him to “say the right thing” before he met with Driscoll, meaning he should not support Lubold’s claim.
www.capecodonline.com /cctimes/courtoff19.htm   (2144 words)

  
 Court Executive Officer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Executive Officer shall be an "at-will" employee of the court.
The Court Executive Officer shall work under the direct supervision of the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court at the pleasure of all the judges.
The Court Executive Officer is charged with the administrative supervision of all personnel assigned to the Superior Court.
www.yolocourts.com /rul08.html   (142 words)

  
 acquittal: Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
U.S. courts of appeals usually sit in panels of three judges, but may expand to a larger number in certain cases.
In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
www.uscourts.gov /understanding_courts/gloss.htm   (2366 words)

  
 Why would I want that miserable officer in court
The court isn't stupid, it knows that if the officer does not show that it will have to dismiss your case.
If you think that without the officer present to contradict what you are saying to the Judge that you have a better chance of wining then I suggest that you have your head examined.
The court is betting on your ignorance of the law and lack of a proper defense.
www.tipmra.com /new_tipmra/officer_in_court.htm   (575 words)

  
 California Courts: Self-Help Center: Traffic: Traffic Information
If you don't go to court or pay the fine, your license can be suspended and the court can charge you with a misdemeanor and issue a warrant for your arrest.
The court can charge you with "contempt of court" or "failure to pay a fine." If that happens, you'll be charged with a misdemeanor and the court will issue a warrant for your arrest or add an additional fee (called a "civil assessment") of up to $300.
If you have insurance but don't have proof to show the officer, you'll be charged with an infraction for driving without proof of insurance and must take proof of your insurance to court and pay a fee.
www.courtinfo.ca.gov /selfhelp/traffic/info.htm   (1348 words)

  
 COURT OFFICER
Enforces courtroom rules of behavior and warns persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
Court Officer Exam: (Including Bailiff, Sheriff, Marshall, Courtroom Attendant, and Courtroom Deputy) (reference)
The Constitution entitles a detainee to a judicial determination of the legality of the detention during arraignment before a court officer within 24 hours of arrest.
www.websters-online-dictionary.org /definition/english/CO/COURT+OFFICER.html   (353 words)

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