The high sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown and is appointed annually (in March) by the Crown. The High Sheriff of Norfolk was originally the principal law enforcement officer in Norfolk and presided at the assizes and other important county meetings.
The high sheriff is a historic office under the Crown, selected every year (in March) by the Crown. The High Sheriff of Norfolk was initially responsible for overseeing law enforcement in Norfolk and chaired significant county meetings, including the assizes.