BAILIFF - ON-CALL

This on-call position is responsible for assisting in the conduct of court business and coordinating the movement of individual jurors. This position will have substantial contact with all parties in the Criminal Justice system, including defendants, judges, lawyers, corrections staff and the public.

The Kitsap County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction, and has jurisdiction over misdemeanors and gross misdemeanor crimes. These crimes carry a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail and/or a $5,000 fine. The most common criminal charges include criminal traffic charges such as Driving Under the Influence (DUI), and Driving with a Suspended License.  Other misdemeanor charges of Assault, Theft, and Misdemeanor Domestic Violence charges are filed in District Court.  Most Traffic offenses (infractions) such as speeding, vehicle registration (tabs) charges and equipment violations are also heard in District Court.
 

This is a temporary, on-call position classification used by Kitsap County to assist with court business. Positions in the classification are "relief/on-call" temporary positions and are covered by requirements of the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy.