A court official is a person who works in a court of law to ensure that proceedings are conducted properly and fairly. A REFEREE is a court official who presides over a dispute or competition. A linesman is a court official who assists the REFEREE in making decisions. A macer is a court official who carries the mace, a symbol of authority, into the courtroom. A tipstaff is a court official who assists the judge in court. An USHER is a court official who maintains order in the courtroom. A BAILIFF is a court official who serves legal documents and keeps order in the courtroom. A REF is a shortened version of REFEREE. A CLERK is a court official who records court proceedings and maintains court records. A NOTARY is a court official who administers oaths and certifies documents. A PROSECUTOR is a court official who presents the case against a defendant in a criminal trial.