The bailiff has an important role in keeping the courtroom safe at all times. Whether or not a court is in session, they take precautions to protect the people and the judge in the presence of prisoners. The bailiff is the security guard that does as the judge commands. Preceding the trial, the bailiff gives a speech to the audience to educate them as to the behavior that should be conducted and warns of any possible violations. The judge can ask them escort someone disruptive out of the trial, they deliver documents to the judge, and they swear in witnesses. Usually they are very serious to intimidate the court to adhere to their rules to ensure a safe trial. Without the bailiff, the court would be in a complete disarray. The audience members would be disruptively using their phones, convicts could attack counsel or the judge, and witnesses would not be sworn in. In my life, this icon of protection belongs to my parents. Ever since I was born, they had a goal to guarantee that I lived a fulfilling and successful life. To prevent myself from getting into adverse situations, they remind me everyday to make intelligent decisions. Of course, their protectiveness is accompanied with a plethora of limitations but I understand the reason behind their involvement. They understand how diligently I’ve worked and how focused I am on achieving my objectives, and don’t want for that to go to waste. Not only are my parents protective but they are supportive as well, like how the bailiff serves the judge. They moved to America not only for my father’s job as a civil engineer, but to establish a good education for me. For the first few years we lived in an apartment while my mother babysat to make money. Eventually we resided in Las Vegas, where we lived until sophomore year. There was a point in eighth grade when my father was transferred to California. I refused to move, so he lived in California separately and drove down every weekend because of my immature complaints. They’ve supported me through my ballet lessons when I was five, my keyboard recitals when I was eleven, my first lacrosse game when I was thirteen, and eventually at graduation. My parents keep me grounded and remind me where I come from. Some parents don’t put in the effort to pass down traditions, but my parents preserved the Sri Lankan culture for me. Their selfless nature and respect for education allowed me to come as far as I have today. I will forever be indebted for everything they have given me.
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