The Columbia County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement and security services to the courthouse of Columbia County. The primary duties of the members of Court Security include maintaining order in the courtrooms and judge's chambers, assure the safety of court personnel and the general public when visiting the courthouse, and assuring that no weapons are brought on courthouse premises. During criminal jury trials, Court Security is responsible for the jurors during court and recesses. If a jury is sequestered, Court Security remains with jurors to assure their safety and make sure they are not contacted or otherwise informed of information, outside of the courtroom, involving the case for which they are serving as a juror.
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office Court Security is supervised by a Sergeant, who is located in the Columbia County Courthouse. Bailiffs are regularly assigned to busy courtroom dates involving Felony Criminal, County Misdemeanor, and Juvenile Delinquency Court. A bailiff's responsibility can be enormous during high profile cases or cases involving emotional issues such as family court or domestic injunctions.
 
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