Court Security

Hardy County sheriff’s deputies serve as bailiffs in the Circuit Court, Magistrate Court, and Family Law Master Court.  Their roles include maintaining the peace and security of the courthouse and courtrooms, assisting judges and other judicial officers, calling witnesses, assisting juries, and transporting prisoners.

The Sheriff’s office also has responsibility for maintaining the peace at parenting sessions conducted under auspices of the Family Law Master, and for accompanying parties to proceedings conducted by the County Mental Hygiene Commissioner.