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In forceAppointment of sheriff's officers as bailiffs
Part 2The sheriff, the deputy sheriff and sheriff's officers
Division 3Sheriff's officers
12 Appointment of sheriff's officers as bailiffs
(1)
The sheriff, by instrument, may appoint a sheriff's officer as a bailiff for the purposes of the Supreme Court Act 1986 or County Court Act 1958.
(2)
The sheriff may only appoint a sheriff's officer under subsection (1) who the sheriff considers has the necessary competence, training or experience to be a bailiff.
(3)
An appointment under subsection (1) is for the term, and subject to the conditions, specified in the instrument of appointment.
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