Bailiffs

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (7%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 0 (0%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 14 (93%)

• Maintain court docket.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Guard lodging of sequestered jury.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Arrest persons in court when arrest warrants have been issued.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Check courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Stop people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Screen, control, and handle evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide assistance to the public, such as directions to court offices.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Announce entrance of judge.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide jury escort to restaurant and other areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with public.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task