The High Sheriff is HM The Queen's representative for law and order in  South Yorkshire and attends HM The Queen and other members of the Royal Family when they visit the county.  The High Sheriff attends High Court judges on circuit in the county and may also act as Returning Officer in parliamentary elections.  She is involved in the whole criminal justice system eg Crown, County and Magistrates Courts, Probation Service and Prisons.  A change of office takes place annually in April.