sentences:  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.