# Reno JCR 8: Rule 8 . Duties of bailiff, sheriff. During the time the court remains in session, the bailiff, if there is one, or the sheriff or his deputy in attendance pursuant to law if there is no bailiff, shall:

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## Section

- **Citation:** Reno JCR 8
- **Heading:** Rule 8 . Duties of bailiff, sheriff. During the time the court remains in session, the bailiff, if there is one, or the sheriff or his deputy in attendance pursuant to law if there is no bailiff, shall:
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Nevada Court Rules / Local Rules of Practice for the Justice Court of Reno Township / Rule 8

## Text

(a) Prevent all persons from coming within the bar except officers of the court, attorneys, and parties to, or jurors or witnesses in, the cause or matter being tried or heard. (b) Keep the passageway to the bar clear for ingress or egress. (c) Preserve order in the court and within the hearing of the court. (d) Attend the needs of the jury. (e) Open and close court. (f) Perform such other duties as are required by the justice of the peace. (g) Facilitate reassignment of cases pursuant to Rule 22.

## Nearby sections

- [Reno JCR 3 Rule 3 . Definitions of words and terms. In these rules, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R3.md)
- [Reno JCR 6 Rule 6 . Use and construction of the rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R6.md)
- [Reno JCR 8 Rule 8 . Duties of bailiff, sheriff. During the time the court remains in session, the bailiff, if there is one, or the sheriff or his deputy in attendance pursuant to law if there is no bailiff, shall:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R8.md)
- [Reno JCR 9 Rule 9 . Custody and withdrawal of papers, records, and exhibits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R9.md)
- [Reno JCR 10 Rule 10 . Form of pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R10.md)
- [Reno JCR 11 Rule 11 . Motions: Procedure for making motions; affidavits; renewal, rehearing of motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R11.md)
- [Reno JCR 12 Rule 12 . Motions for continuance: Contents, service of affidavits; counter-affidavits; argument.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R12.md)
- [Reno JCR 13 Rule 13 . Extension or shortening of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R13.md)
- [Reno JCR 14 Rule 14 . Trial, hearing of cause, proceeding, motion entered into by one judge prevents action by another judge unless requested; only judge having charge of cause may grant further time to plead, act, unless his inability shown by affidavit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R14.md)
- [Reno JCR 18 Rule 18 . Interrogatories and admissions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R18.md)
- [Reno JCR 21 Rule 21 . Organization of the court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R21.md)
- [Reno JCR 22 Rule 22 . Setting of cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R22.md)
- [Reno JCR 23 Rule 23 . Trial statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R23.md)
- [Reno JCR 24 Rule 24 . Pretrial conferences.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RENO_R24.md)

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