1- When a bailiff appears in our dream, we doubt our own ability to manage our resources. We are aware that we have overstepped the mark in a particular way and must be accountable to some type of authority.
2- We have put ourselves at risk and have not fulfilled our obligations. Unless we take responsibility for what we have clone we could be ‘punished’ by material loss and loss of status.
3- The bailiff in dreams signifies retribution or Karma of some kind. [1]
If you are the bailiff: a plan is going to be successful.
If a bailiff is impounding something from you: good news, or an old worry will be resolved.
Depth Psychology: See Court. [2]
If the dream involved merely seeing, or being aware of, or being peacefully in the custody of this court officer, an improved position is indicated. [4]
To dream that you are being arrested by a bailiff means that you might be behaving unscrupulously. Your honor could be at stake. [5]
If the bailiff comes to arrest you then you are in some error in your business dealing and need to improve your ethics. [7]
2. Great efforts are rewarded; advancement, usually in business.
3. Attention needs to be paid to ethical standards. [8]
If the bailiff comes to arrest, or make love, false friends are trying to work for your money. [9]