A local judge among miners.
An officer of the barmote.
A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom.
A government official, usually responsible for law enforcement in their county and for administration of the county jail, sometimes an officer of the court, usually elected.
(High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.
To carry out the duties of a sheriff