(1) The sheriff, by instrument, may appoint a sheriff's officer as a bailiff for the purposes of the Supreme Court Act 1986 or County Court Act 1958 .
(2) The sheriff may only appoint a sheriff's officer under subsection (1) who the sheriff considers has the necessary competence, training or experience to be a bailiff.
(3) An appointment under subsection (1) is for the term, and subject to the conditions, specified in the instrument of appointment.
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