17-25-1. General powers and duties. (1) Every constable shall: (a) attend the justice courts within his city or county when required by contract or court order; and (b) execute, serve, and return all process directed or delivered to him by a judge of the justice court serving the city or county, or by any competent […]
17-25-2. Fees for constables — Civil. (1) Constables may for their own use collect as compensation in civil matters the same fees as those specified for sheriffs in Section 17-22-2.5. (2) Constable fees that exceed the amounts in Section 17-22-2.5 are recoverable: (a) by the constable only if he has received prior approval for the […]
17-25-3. Fees for constables — Criminal. (1) (a) In criminal matters constables shall be paid for each copy of a summons, subpoena, notice, court order, or other criminal paper, except a warrant of arrest; (i) $5 for each defendant served; and (ii) mileage of $1 per mile for each mile necessarily traveled in going only, […]
17-25-4. Constables’ fees in criminal cases — Procedure. Accounts against the county filed by constables for services in criminal cases shall be certified as correct by the county attorney or district attorney and shall be presented to the auditor. The county legislative body may reject such bills in all causes or proceedings in which the […]
17-25-5. Contracts for constable services. (1) The governing body of a municipality or county where a justice court exists may contract with a constable to provide services in criminal cases for the contracting governmental entity by a method and for an amount mutually agreed upon. (2) (a) A contract between a governing body and a […]
17-25-6. Identification of constables — Uniform requirements. (1) While performing a duty described in Section 17-25-1, a constable shall prominently display a badge or other visible form of credentials and identification identifying: (a) a person as a constable; (b) the person’s name; and (c) the county or municipality for which the constable is appointed. (2) […]
