deputy

deputy, n. A person appointed or delegated to act as a substitute for another, esp. for an official. [Cases: Officers and Public Employees 47. C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 350–351, 353.] — deputize, depute, vb.

courtroom deputy. The deputy clerk assigned to a particular courtroom or a particular judge.

general deputy.

1. A deputy appointed to act in another officer’s place and execute all ordinary functions of the office. [Cases: Officers and Public Employees 47. C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 350–351, 353.]

2. See deputy sheriff under SHERIFF.

special deputy. A deputy specially appointed to serve a particular purpose, such as keeping the peace during a riot.

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