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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session
constables; report; board of supervisors
Purpose
Requires constable appointments to be reported to the county board of supervisors (county BOS).
Background
A constable is elected by the qualified electors at the general election for state and county officers to serve as an officer of the justice precinct for a term of four years (A.R.S. § 22-102). A constable who is duly elected or appointed by a county BOS has the authority of a peace officer only in the performance of the constable's official duties. A constable must attend the courts of justices of the peace within the constable's precinct when required, and must, within the county, execute, serve and return all processes, warrants and notices directed or delivered to the constable by a justice of the peace of the county or by competent authority.
With the consent of and at salaries fixed by the county BOS, a constable may appoint stenographers, clerks, assistants and certified deputies necessary to conduct the affairs of the constable's office. Such 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 constable appointments to be reported to the county BOS.
2. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
January 24, 2025
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