(a) If the judge of a county court at law of Tarrant County does not appoint a person to serve as bailiff under § 53.102, the sheriff of Tarrant County shall assign a bailiff for the court on written request of the judge.
(b) A bailiff assigned by the sheriff serves at the pleasure of the court to which the bailiff is assigned and shall perform the duties required by the judge of the court.

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 53.105

  • Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) On request of the judge of a county court at law, the sheriff shall immediately assign a bailiff to the court served by the judge to fill a temporary absence of the appointed or assigned bailiff.

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