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It is not uncommon for justice system functions like assisting indigent parents collect child support, and probation supervision, to be located bureaucratically in the judicial branch, rather than the executive branch.

Some states give the judiciary supervisory authority over the law enforcement officers who provide court house security, enforce civil judgments and run the local jail, while reserve these functions for in executive branch governmental officials.

Law enforcement officers who are in the judicial branch are typically called bailiffs or marshals.

Law enforcement officers who are in the executive branch and serve a state court are often part of the office of the sheriff in the county.