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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, First Regular Session
deputy constable appointments; website notification
Purpose
Requires a constable, a county Board of Supervisors or a county, within 10 business days after the appointment of a deputy constable, to post the name of the deputy constable on its website.
Background
A constable must attend the courts of justices of the peace within their precincts when required, and within their counties must execute, serve and return all processes, warrants and notices directed or delivered to them by a justice of the peace of the county or by competent authority. Constables may appoint deputies who meet minimum qualifications prescribed by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board, as well as stenographers, clerks and assistants necessary to conduct the affairs of their offices. The appointments must be made in writing (A.R.S. § 22-131).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Requires a constable, a county Board of Supervisors or a county, within 10 business days after the appointment of a deputy constable, to post the name of the deputy constable on its website.
2. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 6, 2023
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