What authority does a bailiff have?
A bailiff has authority from the judge to do whatever is necessary to maintain order and uphold the law. A bailiff’s duties may include clearing a courtroom if the public becomes unruly, evicting you from your home, seizing and selling your property, issuing warrants and citations, and carrying out a warrant to arrest someone (most often, for failing to appear in court). The bailiff also may serve your employer with papers to garnish your wages; the employer will then deduct some of your pay and pay it to the court instead of giving it to you. Keep in mind that the bailiff is charged with carrying out the orders of the judge and is not acting out of any personal feelings against you. Q: What should I do if a bailiff serves me a subpoena to appear in court? A: Accepting that paperwork is the smartest option. Lying about your identity does not work, because the bailiff can serve subpoena papers on anyone present at a residence. Once you are served, it is important that you obey the subpo
