When an out of custody defendant is going to be "remanded into the custody of the Sheriff," by the bench officer, it is essential that the bailiff has forewarning from the bench officer of the impending remand. The bailiff and bench officer shall have a pre-arranged signal or code word that advises the bailiff of the bench officer’s intention to remand an individual into custody. The use of the signal or code word will allow the bailiff to place themself in a position of tactical advantage to safely take the defendant into custody and potentially dissuade the defendant from attempting an escape or an assault upon the bailiff or other court representative.
In the event that a defendant is being placed into custody, the defendant shall be handcuffed and removed, as soon as possible, from the courtroom to a court holding area. The defendant shall immediately be given a pat down search before being moved through the lockup system.
If the defendant's attorney wishes to talk to his client, it should be done in the lockup area, not in the courtroom.
The court’s remand order shall accompany the defendant to the main lockup in the court facility.