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==Law enforcement==

==Law enforcement==

In the [[United States]], the term Marshal is used for various [[law enforcement]] officials. At the [[federal]] level, the [[United States Marshals Service]] provides enforcement and security services to the federal [[court]] system, and is responsible for transporting federal prisoners. Many states also have marshals as local law enforcement officers (equivalent to a [[sheriff]]) or as courtroom security officers.

In the [[United States]], the term Marshal is used for various [[law enforcement]] officials. At the [[federal]] level, the [[United States Marshals Service]] provides enforcement and security services to the federal [[court]] system, and is responsible for transporting federal prisoners.<ref>[http://www.usmarshals.gov/history/index.html History of the US Marshals Service]</ref> Many states also have marshals as local law enforcement officers (equivalent to a [[sheriff]]) or as courtroom security officers.

==Other uses==

==Other uses==

The [[United Kingdom]] has an [[Earl Marshal]], a hereditary unpaid officer of the royal household. The office is held by the [[Duke of Norfolk]] and dates back to the [[medieval]] period. It is not the same as an army [[Field Marshal]].

The [[United Kingdom]] has an [[Earl Marshal]], a hereditary unpaid officer of the royal household. The office is held by the [[Duke of Norfolk]] and dates back to the [[medieval]] period. It is not the same as an army [[Field Marshal]].

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