Will “Court Constable” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.

• Provide jury escort to restaurant and other areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with public.

• Maintain court docket.

• Screen, control, and handle evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.

• Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.

• Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.

• Stop people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.

• Arrest persons in court when arrest warrants have been issued.

• Provide assistance to the public, such as directions to court offices.

• Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.

• Guard lodging of sequestered jury.

• Announce entrance of judge.

• Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.

• Check courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys.

• Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.