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The Viscount of Jersey ((フランス語:Vicomte de Jersey)) has, since the 14th century, been the chief executive officer of the Royal Court of Jersey. Since 1930, court services have been provided by the Viscount's Department ((フランス語:Département du Vicomte))〔“Loi (1930) constituant Le Département du Vicomte”〕 in conjunction with the Judicial Greffe. Until 1973 the Viscount was appointed by the Crown; since 1973 Viscounts have been appointed by the Bailiff of Jersey. The principal function of the Viscount (also referred to in Channel Island English by the Jersey Legal French title of the ''Vicomte'') is the execution of the orders of the courts of Jersey. This involves managing fines, bail monies, seizures, confiscations, evictions, service of process, arrests for non-appearance in court and other enforcement procedures. The Viscount manages jury selection and exemption, financial assistance to jury members and acts as ''surveillant'' for the jury. The Viscount also acts as coroner to deal with matters relating to sudden or unexpected death, and administers estates of deceased persons.〔Inquests and Post-mortem Examinations (Jersey) Law 1995〕〔Departments of the Judiciary and the Legislature (Jersey) Law 1965〕 In cases of insolvency, the Viscount administers ''en désastre'' proceedings. The Viscount is amongst those who act as ''autorisé'' (returning officer) for elections in Jersey. The Viscount acts as mace-bearer for the Bailiff of Jersey in the States of Jersey and the Royal Court of Jersey, and carries out other ceremonial functions. ==History== The Viscount carried out other functions historically: till 1885 the Public Markets were under his control. He was Comptroller of Weights and Measures and a member of the Prison Board. He read aloud Royal Proclamations in the Royal Square. A notable action of the Viscount during the exile in Jersey of Charles, Prince of Wales, was the proclamation in the Royal Square of the Prince as King, following the execution of his father.〔''Balleine's History of Jersey'', Marguerite Syvret and Joan Stevens (1998) ISBN 1-86077-065-7〕 Until 1842 the Viscount was a member of the States of Jersey with a right to speak but not to vote. From 1842 until 1948 the Viscount sat as a member of the States without speaking or voting rights. The constitutional reform of 1948 removed the Viscount's membership of the legislature but the Viscount's Department continues to be represented at meetings of the States for the provision of executive services. The Biographical Dictionary of Jersey by Balleine says:
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