Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3154 by Frost (Relating to certain policies for bailiffs and the appointment of or request for bailiffs for certain courts.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would allow a judge of a district court, statutory county court, or county court to appoint a bailiff, or request a county sheriff to provide a bailiff to serve as a courtroom security officer, to attend the needs of a jury for a civil or ciminal case, and to act under a judge's direction in a courtroom proceeding. A county sheriff at the request of a judge would be required to provide a deputy sheriff, peace office, or other person qualified to serve as a bailiff.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.