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Duties of the Tipstaff
A Tipstaff works with the Senior Associate to provide courtroom and administrative support to a Judge but is not required to be legally qualified. The duties of a Tipstaff may include some or all of following:
- Act as a personal and confidential attendant to a Judge in accordance with the Judge’s directions.
- Assist in the preparation of the conduct of civil and criminal proceedings before a Judge, including the preparation of courtroom and ancillary items prior to and during sittings, and the confirmation of the attendance of all relevant parties and witnesses.
- Swear in witnesses, open and close the Court and generally ensure the maintenance of decorum in Court proceedings.
- Be responsible for the administrative management of juries from empanelment to final discharge during the course of criminal and civil trials with absolute security and attend, in the capacity of jury-keeper, on juries when requested.
- Maintain and ensure security of Court exhibits and records in conjunction with, or in the absence of, the Judge’s Associate.
- Perform a range of practical duties for the judge including noting up and amending the Judge’s personal library; packing and unpacking the Judge’s robes, computer equipment and law books when on circuit; perform driving duties for the judge as required; and arrange the regular servicing and maintenance of the judge’s car.
- Operate audio and visual equipment (excluding tape recording and visual equipment used for transcript purposes) and video-conferencing equipment, used in the conduct of trials and hearings.
- Liaise with other Judges, members of the legal profession, Court staff, Government agencies and members of the public.
- Perform clerical and administrative duties as required by the Judge.
- Other duties as directed.
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| Author: | Supreme Court of Victoria |
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| Place of Publication: | Melbourne |
| Publisher: | Supreme Court of Victoria |
| Date of Publication: | August |
| Number of Pages: | 3 |
| Copyright: | Supreme Court of Victoria, 2011 |