You have to deal with the bailiff when seeking debt, alimony, resolving litigation. This is not surprising, because a bailiff is an official who enforces the enforcement of court decisions and orders.
The service role of bailiffs is to take measures for the successful implementation of court decisions. The activities of bailiffs are regulated by the federal law "On bailiffs".
The duties of bailiffs include:
- ensuring the safety of judges, witnesses and other participants in the process in the court;
- fulfillment of orders of the chairman of the court related to the observance of order;
- ensuring the protection of court buildings and court premises during working hours;
- cooperation with employees of the penitentiary system and representatives of law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of escorted citizens;
- execution of court decisions on the application of procedural coercion measures to the defendant.
The scope of activity of bailiffs is quite wide. And it is not limited to just kicking off debts, as is commonly believed. The law imposes on the bailiff the obligation to comply with the orders of the chairman of the court, who can give him instructions on how to put things in order when preparing a case for hearing, during reception of citizens, in all other cases when order is needed for the judge to fulfill his functional duties.
As a civil servant, the bailiff must also provide support for the constitutional system, the implementation of current legislation, conscientiously fulfill his official duties, orders of higher leaders (except for illegal ones), ensure the observance and protection of the rights of citizens.
It should be noted that the execution of an illegal order or order entails corresponding liability. Therefore, the slightest doubt about the legality of the order received must be documented and recorded. In case of doubt, the bailiff is obliged to inform his immediate superior in writing about the problem. He can start executing a dubious order only after his written confirmation.
The bailiff is obliged to comply with the internal labor regulations, the requirements of job descriptions, the procedure for working with official documents. Just as a person dealing with information that may affect the honor, dignity and privacy of citizens is obliged not to disclose this information. As a civil servant, the bailiff is prohibited from engaging in any commercial activity other than teaching and scientific work.
