Courthouse Operations

Our courthouse deputies, known as bailiffs, ensure a safe and orderly environment for everyone who enters the Orange County Courthouse, from citizens and jurors to judges and legal professionals.

 

When You Visit the Courthouse

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When you enter the courthouse, bailiffs conduct security screenings to establish and maintain a secure environment. They're not just security officers; they're your first point of contact, ready to assist and direct you to your destination.

 

These items are NOT allowed in the courthouse:

• Backpacks, purses, or bags of any kind

• Weapons of any kind including pocket knives or concealed carry pistols

• Pepper spray, Mace, or stun guns

 

Also, cell phones MUST be turned off or placed in silent mode when you are in the courthouse, or they may be confiscated.

 

Inside the Courtroom

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Bailiffs maintain the dignity and security of court proceedings by:

• Announcing the judge's entrance and maintaining courtroom order.

• Protecting all participants in the judicial process.

• Managing jury proceedings and ensuring their integrity.

• Coordinating secure detainee transport between the courthouse and detention center.

• Supporting judges, clerks, district attorneys, and public defenders.