Sheriff Act 1900 1. THE NEED FOR A REVIEW 1.1 Historical overview 1.2 Approach taken in review 2. CONTENTS OF A NEW SHERIFF ACT 2.1 The Sheriff Act 1900 2.1.1 Appointment and tenure of the Sheriff 2.1.2 Bonds 2.1.3 Attendance at court 2.1.3.1 Deputy Sheriff 2.1.3.2 Compulsory attendance 2.1.4 Service of Supreme Court documents 2.1.5 Fees 2.1.5.1 Security of fees 2.1.6 Direction of process to a person other than the Sheriff 2.1.7 Personal liability 2.1.8 Impersonation of the Sheriff 2.1.9 Proceedings for offences 2.2 OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY NEED TO BE ADDRESSED 2.2.1 Title of the Office 2.2.2 Appointment of officers 2.2.2.1 Fit & proper person test 2.2.3 Oaths 2.2.4 Qualifications and training 2.2.5 Identification of officers 2.2.5.1 Identification cards or badges 2.2.5.2 Uniforms & insignia 2.2.5.3 Marked vehicles 2.2.6 Carrying weapons 2.2.7 Following directions of a court 2.2.8 Delegation 2.2.9 Offences 2.2.9.1 Impersonating 2.2.9.2 Assaulting, obstructing, hindering etc 2.2.9.3 Possession of Sheriff's uniform or insignia 2.2.9.4 Proceedings for offences 2.2.10 Offences by Sheriff's officers 2.2.10.1 Theft and fraud 2.2.10.2 Unauthorised use or diclosure of information 2.2.10.3 Excessive use of force 2.2.10.4 Possession or use of unauthorised weapons 2.2.10.5 Misrepresentations 2.2.10.6 Penalties 2.2.11 Power to remove officers 2.2.12 Inquiries by the Sheriff 2.2.13 Oversight by Ombudsman 2.2.14 Regulations 3. COURT SECURITY 3.1 Responsibility for cour security 3.2 The Need for a Court Security Act in NSW 3.3 Position in other jurisdictions 3.4 Current basis for court security powers in NSW 3.4.1 Legislative 3.4.1.1 Inclosed Lands Protection Act 1901 3.4.1.2 Police (Special Provisions) Act 1901 3.4.2 Other 3.4.2.1 Court's inherent jurisdiction or incidential power 3.4.2.2 Crown's right as occupier 3.5 MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED IN A COURT SECURITY ACT 3.5.1 Objectives 3.5.2 Functions 3.5.3. Coverage 3.5.4 Co-ordination and consultation mechanisms 3.5.4.1 Consultation with Judiciary 3.5.5 Court security officers or Sheriff's officers 3.5.6 Powers of officers 3.5.6.1 Demand identification 3.5.6.2 Searches 3.5.6.2.2 Search of person 3.5.6.3 Holding bags, cameras etc while a person is on premises 3.5.6.3.1 Lost or damaged items 3.5.6.3.2. Disposal of items not collected 3.5.6.4 Seizure and disposal of weapons and other dangerous goods 3.5.6.5 Deny entry to and removal from court premises 3.5.6.6 Arresting and detaining people 3.5.6.7 Use of force 3.5.6.8 Giving resonable directions 3.5.6.9 Erecting signs and notices 3.5.6.10 Dealing with prisoners 3.5.6.10.1 Restraint of prisoners 3.5.6.10.2 Searching people in custody 3.5.6.10.3 Consultation with other agencies 3.5.6.11 Following the directions of a judge or magistrate 3.5.6.12 Access to information 3.5.7 OFFENCES 3.5.7.1 Carrying dangerous goods into court 3.5.7.2 False identification 3.5.7.3 Refusing to leave premises 3.5.7.4 Damaging or stealing court property 3.5.7.5 Assaulting, threatening, intimidating or harassing court users 3.5.7.6 Failure to comply with a reasonable direction 3.5.7.7 Proceedings for offences 3.5.8 OTHER MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED IN A COURT SECURITY ACT 3.5.8.1 Right to public to enter court 3.5.8.2 Police powers 3.5.8.3 Private security officers 3.5.8.4 Limitations on exercise of powers 3.5.8.5 Personal liability 3.5.8.6 Regulations 4. SUMMARY OF ISSUES 4.1 Sheriff Act 4.2 Court Security Act APPENDIX 1 Court Security Legislation in Other Jurisdictions The Australian Commonwealth Victoria South Australia Queensland Northern Territory Tasmania Western Australia New Zealand The United Kingdom APPENDIX 2 Court Security and Custodial Services Act 1999 (WA)

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