BAILIFF

bailiff. 1. A court officer who maintains order during court proceedings. • In many courts today, the bailiff also acts as crier, among other responsibilities. See CRIER. — Also termed (in England and Wales) usher; (in Scotland) macer. 2. A sheriff’s officer who executes writs and serves processes. [Cases: Sheriffs and Constables  24. C.J.S. Sheriffs and Constables §§ 50–51.]

[Blacks Law 8th]