Dougherty v. State

This is a timely appeal from a final judgment of contempt and fine of $300 which was suspended by the court. On October 10, 1988, the trial court issued an “Order to Assign Appropriate Courtroom Personnel” to the Sheriff of Broward County and other sheriff’s personnel, including appellant, Chief Court Deputy Daniel Dougherty. The order mandated, in pertinent part, that:

ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Sheriff of Broward County shall forthwith permanently assign three (3) competent bailiffs to the undersigned Judge Monday thru Friday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon, courtroom (850), to…