Court Bailiffs
are responsible for the security and safety of the courts in both the
Catawba County Justice Center and the Hickory District Court Complex.
As many as eight different courts can be in session at one time. These
include Superior Civil and Criminal, District Civil & Criminal,
Magistrate Courts, Infractions Court, Domestic Violence Court, Juvenile
Court and Special Proceedings Court. Bailiffs are also responsible for
staffing the security station at the main entrance to the Justice Center
in Newton anmd the Hickory District Court Complex. The Sheriff's Office has twenty full and part time officers
assigned to Court Security.