Huissier de justice

A huissier de justice (French pronunciation: [ɥisje də ʒystis] ⓘ; literally French for "justice usher"), sometimes translated to judicial officer, is an officer of the court in France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Quebec, and Switzerland.

Huissiers de justice also serve as formal witnesses to events (constat d'huissier) in the manner of a notary public.

In their role as a member of the legal profession they are authorized to serve process, and as such are responsible for delivering legal documents and authenticating the parties to whom they are delivered; proceed in the enforcement and recovery of any court and legal claims, including bankruptcy, property claims, seizures, and evictions; issue court summonses (assignments and quotations); and perform other actions.

They may also exercise authorizations of a Court of Appeals, and act in insurance and property actions.

Further, they have the sole right to call police hearings to guarantee execution of court orders, and to conduct other activities such as amicable settlements, draft findings of private deeds, and offer limited legal advice.