§ 16-84-102. Persons authorized to take bail

(a) The following may take bail:

1. (1) A judge, magistrate, or clerk of the court;

2. (2) A sheriff or deputy sheriff with respect to any person committed to the common jail of the county;

3. (3) Any law enforcement officer designated by a municipal police department with respect to any person committed to a municipal jail; and

4. (4) A law enforcement officer making an arrest as authorized under § 16-81-109.

(b) A constable shall not take bail.