Court usher

Court usher

A court usher is a position in a law court. Tasks generally performed by court ushers involve escorting participants to the courtroom[1] and seeing that they are suitably hydrated, as well as ensuring the secure transaction of legal documents within the court room and deciding the order of cases.[2] The roles of an usher may vary from what type of court they are ushering.

References

  1. ^ Davies, Richard; Browne, Peter (2002). A Straightforward Guide to What to Expect When You Go to Court. Straightforward. p. 39. ISBN 1903909104. http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=jkpdKSIcAYwC&pg=PA39&vq=usher&dq=Court+usher&as_brr=3&client=firefox-a&source=gbs_search_s&sig=6PuDXPZMR-YSi288k1kHlIHATks. Retrieved 2008-06-17. 
  2. ^ Welsh, James; Bevitt, Ann (2003). Advocacy in the Magistrates' Court. Routledge Cavendish. pp. 8–9. ISBN 1859417841. http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=l5QGj_y1mcMC&pg=PT29&vq=usher&dq=%22Court+usher%22&lr=&as_brr=3&client=firefox-a&source=gbs_search_s&sig=P3o9featD3BteBEGF-fM7xKcTAo. Retrieved 2008-06-17. 

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