Bailiff

Bailiff (from Late Latin bajulivus, adjectival form of bajulus) is a governor or custodian; cf. Bail), a legal officer to whom some degree of authority, care or jurisdiction is committed. Bailiffs are of various kinds and their offices and duties vary greatly.

Quebec

In Quebec bailiffs are responsible for the service of legal process. Duties of the bailiff include the service of legal documents, repossession and evictions inaccordance with court judgments, application of the Denver boot and the execution of arrest warrants.They receive a special training and now must have a degree in Paralegal Technology to become a bailiff. Bailiffs are only allowed to be armed with handcuffs on duty.

Related Topics:
Quebec - Legal process - Denver boot

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