Deputy Marshal’s
possess the same peace officer powers as do police
and sheriff’s though out the State. One of the
primary responsibilities of the Marshal’s
Department in security of the courts. Deputies
maintain and preserve order in the courtrooms, ensure
proper decorum by remaining ready to meet and control
unusual situations, and act to protect all those who
use court facilities.
Deputies are also
responsible for the transportation and guarding of
prisoners while in the court facilities. Their duties
include the operation of the court holding cells,
booking defendants, and standing guard during high-risk
trials. The Department processed 120,734 adult
prisoners through the court system in 1998. The
Marshal is responsible for the service of felony and
misdemeanor warrants of arrest.
The Field Services
Division received 69,936 felony and misdemeanor
warrants of arrest in 1998. The Department’s
civil process service uses Deputies and civilian
Technicians to serve civil actions for the courts and
the public. Civilian clerical staff processed 64,653
summons, subpoenas, orders, notices, and other court
orders in 1998. Civil field deputies seize and sell
property, and enforce court orders as directed by the
court.
