I was sat reading The Times in the dentist this morning (as you do) and there was a list of appointments for High Sherriff in the Court section. I am obvioulsy uncultured so apologies for not knowing
2007-03-07 03:44:43 · 6 answers · asked by bevflower 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
" In the United Kingdom, the High Sheriff of a county is nowadays a purely ceremonial post, appointed by the government. However, centuries ago, the High Sheriff was responsible for law enforcement within the county. Nowadays, the position is frequently awarded to people with an association with law enforcement (police, lawyers, magistrates, judges.) "
from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Sheriff
hope it helps! i didn't know either until i tried to find out to answer your question so im equally as uncultered!
2007-03-07 03:48:16 · answer #1 · answered by unscathed_sheep 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The High Sheriff is, or was, a law enforcement position in Anglosphere countries. The High Sheriff of an English or Welsh county is an unpaid, partly ceremonial post appointed by The Crown through a Warrant from the Privy Council. In the United States of America, the High Sheriff is the chief sheriff of a U.S. state who outranks and commands all other sheriffs.
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2007-03-07 03:49:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The High Sheriff is the Queen's appointed representative in the area he has jurisdiction.
2007-03-07 03:47:48 · answer #3 · answered by MANCHESTER UK 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a High Sheriff is a Sheriff that has been dipping into the seized contraband
2007-03-07 04:24:47 · answer #4 · answered by ~ Mi$fitPrin¢ess ~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a copper who likes a toke
2007-03-07 03:48:09 · answer #5 · answered by livinfortheweekend 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a judge
2007-03-07 03:47:15 · answer #6 · answered by theemadmonkey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋