About the Bailiff's Chambers

Bailiff's Chambers responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Bailiff’s Chambers include:

supporting the judiciary in criminal and civil matters in the Island’s courts
issuing a range of injunctions and warrants on a daily basis
supporting the Bailiff in the States and in his sworn duty to maintain Jersey’s constitutional privileges
organising or helping to co-ordinate a range of public ceremonies including the swearing-in of officials before the Royal Court, the Assise d’Heritage, Liberation Day and Remembrance Sunday
assisting the Bailiff to fulfil engagements in the community throughout the year
receiving distinguished visitors
undertaking the administration of liquor licence extensions
licensing public entertainment and charity collections

Bailiff of Jersey

Sir Timothy John Le Cocq

Timothy John Le Cocq's profile on States Assembly

Deputy Bailiff

Robert MacRae

Robert MacRae's profile on States Assembly

Patronages by the Bailiff

The Bailiff supports and encourages public and voluntary service through patronage with charities and other organisations.

The benefits of a Bailiff’s patronage include:

adding status to an organisation
increasing publicity through visits
receiving the Bailiff’s personal involvement as civic head of the Island

A patronage lasts for the duration of the Bailiff’s appointment and would need to be renewed when a successor is appointed. If the patronage relates to a specific campaign or appeal, it will only last a fixed length of time. The Deputy Bailiff may deputise during the Bailiff’s absence.

Patron’s role and responsibilities

As Patron, the Bailiff can promote and support the work of organisations by:

using of the Bailiff’s name and photo in an organisation’s publicity, such as letterheads, annual reports, website, newsletters and fundraising appeal letters
receiving regular briefings and information about the work of the organisation
doing visits to understand the work of the organisation or to open, attend or participate in events

The Bailiff has no legal status or binding obligations to the charity or organisation or any responsibility for the operational and financial management.

Request a patronage

If you would like to request a patronage, contact the Bailiff’s Chambers by letter.

In your letter include:

name of the charity or organisation
its role or purpose
its governance arrangements
contact name, address, email and phone number
Jersey charity number, if applicable

The Bailiff can decline an application if there’s a clash with his other roles.

Current patronages by the Bailiff’s

The Bailiff currently supports:

Alliance Française
Band of the Island of Jersey
Brighter Futures
Brightly
Commonwealth Games Association of Jersey
Community Savings
Family Nursing & Home Care
FREEDA (formerly Jersey Women's Refuge)
Jersey Community Foundation
Jersey Eisteddfod
Jersey & Guernsey Law Review
Jersey Heritage
Jersey Humane Society
Jersey Motorcycle and Light Car Club
Jersey Small-bore Shooting Association
Jersey Symphony Orchestra
JSPCA
Kennel Club of Jersey
Rotary Club of Jersey
Royal Commonwealth Society
Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Jersey
Victoria College Foundation

Overview of the judicial system

For a dedicated overview of Jersey’s judicial system go to Jersey Legal Information Board (JLIB).

Making a complaint against the Bailiff

You can find out how to make a complaint against the Bailiff in the document below.

Bailiff Complaints Procedure document