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Botetourt County
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
SHERIFF MATTHEW T. WARD
NON-EMERGENCY 540.928.2200 | EMERGENCY 911
Judicial operations
Judicial operations
Responsible for staffing the courts and protecting the Judicial Staff and the public attending judicial proceedings. Bailiffs are also responsible for protecting the defendants that arrive in court from jail and the defendants reporting from the community for their court cases.
Bailiffs are responsible for ensuring the safety of Judicial Staff, the public, and defendants who attend court proceedings. Bailiffs are tasked with staffing the courtrooms and ensuring that all present are safe and secure. They are also responsible for escorting defendants from jail, and the community to the courtrooms.
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