Superior Court also has Masters who perform many judicial functions, including making determinations on post-conviction motions and holding civil contempt of court hearings. These hearing officers are supported by judicial secretaries and law clerks who perform scheduling, legal research, and many other functions to keep the judicial chambers running smoothly and effectively. The Bailiff . A court officer entrusted to maintain order in the courtroom. Acting as the custodian of the jury, if there is one, the bailiff also is responsible for making certain that the courtroom is safe and secure, so that a case may proceed without distraction or interruption.
Bailiffs also act to check that all participants necessary for a case are present.
The Court Reporter. The reporter acts to record the proceedings in Superior Court . This making of a record is an important part of the judicial process, as it allows others, who were not present in the courtroom, to understand what happened in each case, and to possibly make decisions on the basis of that record. Appeals, and motions after a final decision in a case often rely upon a transcript of the record prepared by the court reporter's office. The Court Clerk.