BAILIFF INSTRUCTIONS The Bailiff is the key to a smooth and ...

information. Place an Oral Scoresheet in front of each Judge’s spot on the
Judges’ bench. Ask if the teams are ready and survey the room one last time.
Please be cognizant of Teams’ use of electronic devices and watches:
The Rules clarify that electronic devices, including computers, mobile phones,
and digital watches, may not be used. All such devices must be turned off and
removed from sight as soon as the bailiff enters the courtroom and must remain
off until the end of the round. See Official Rules 7.11 and 7.12.
The Rules clarify that analog (non-digital) wristwatches and stopwatches may be used.
The Rules also clarify that the Bailiff's time is the only official time of the match and that
no one but the Bailiff may indicate how much time is left. See Official Rule 7.12.
*If you notice any Team Member using prohibited electronic devices, please
inform the Team before the Round begins that such use is prohibited. If you notice
during the Round, please tell the Bailiff Coordinator after the Round*
If teams have any questions or concerns at this time, please bring a message to
the Bailiff Coordinator as you return to meet your judges.
4) MEET THE JUDGES
You should report back to the Judges Room to meet your judges at least five
minutes before the Round is set to begin.
It is very important that you maintain a courteous and helpful attitude with the judges. Wait
at the entrance of the Judges’ Room until the Bailiff Coordinator calls your courtroom. The
name of the courtrooms will be called as the judges for the courtrooms are assembled.
Once you hear the name of your courtroom, come forward and collect your judges.
Introduce yourself to your judges and inform them that you will be their bailiff. Politely
request that they select a President of the Court. Learn the correct pronunciation of
the Judges’ names and write the names down on the Script or Bailiff Timekeeping
Sheet. Inform them that after the conclusion of the oral pleadings you will ask the
audience and the teams to leave the room so that they may deliberate.
Escort the judges to the Courtroom.
5) BACK AT THE COURTROOM
Once you return to your courtroom, ask the judges to wait outside. Go into the
courtroom and check to make sure the teams are ready and the audience is seated.
Go back to allow the judges in. The President should be in the middle. As they
walk to the bench, begin reading the Bailiff Script:
“All rise. The International Court of Justice is now in session . . .
Go to the bailiff’s seat. As the judges sit down, the President will indicate to the oralists and
audience to take their seats. You will remain standing and read the second part of the script:
“The case before the court is the matter concerning . . .