Court Security

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Opportunities"><U>Employment Opportunities</U></A></div> <div> Court Security</div> <bR> <div> <I>Courtroom security is under the direction of Lt. Judy Barnes.  Patrol Deputies are assigned by rotation to this essential duty.  Assisting Lt. Barnes in coordinating this activity is Lt. Vincent B. Givens, and Deputy Janette Epps.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="837" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="288"><div> <B>Hon. Sam Campbell</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Chief Circuit Court Judge, Sixth Judicial District</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="288"><div> <B>Hon. Allan Sharette</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="530"><div> <B>Circuit Court Judge, Sixth Judicial District</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="288"><div> <B>Hon. J. Larry Palmer</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Chief Judge, Sussex County General District Court</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>Hon. Gammiel Gray Poindexter</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="530"><div> <B>Judge, Sussex County General District Court</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="288"><div> <B>Hon. Carson Saunders</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="530"><div> <B>Judge, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>Hon. Jacqueline R. Waymack</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="530"><div> <B>Judge, Sussex County General District Court</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="288"><div> <B>Hon. Steve Bloom</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="530"><div> <B>Judge, Sussex County General District Court</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="288"><div> <B>Hon. Thomas Rose</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Substitute Judge, Sussex County General District Court</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="288"><div> <B>Gary M. Williams</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="530"><div> <B>Sussex County Circuit Court Clerk</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="288"><div> <B>Frances Fountain</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="530"><div> <B>Sussex County General District Court Clerk</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="288"><div> <B>Lyndia Person Ramsey</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="530"><div> <B>Sussex County Commonwealth's Attorney</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="288"><div> <B>Wallace Brittle</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="530"><div> <B>Assistant to the Commonwealth's Attorney</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <I>A basic function of Sheriffs is the security of the Courts within their jurisdiction.  This includes both the physical plant as well as the safety of Judges, their staff, and visitors.  The Courthouse front desk is manned by Deputy Sheriffs while the courthouse is open, providing a checkpoint for all entering the courtroom.  While court is in session, Bailiffs (Deputy Sheriffs) and other law enforcement officers are present inside the courtrooms to maintain security.</I></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>