The County Constable is the executive enforcement branch of the county justice courts. County Constables are peace officers responsible for law enforcement and also serve legal documents like restraining orders and warrants.
Constables earn money through commission; for example, constables can receive $30/hour enforcing traffic at churches and schools, $100/hour escorting weddings, and $100/hour escorting a funeral with an emergency vehicle. Fees vary for additional services, such as security at community events.
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to serve as a constable, one must be a citizen of the county they are running in, have no criminal record, and be old enough to carry a firearm.
Filing Requirements
Candidates may either seek nomination by their respective political party or they may attempt to run as an independent candidate. Candidates seeking to represent a major party (defined as those parties which received more than 20% of the vote in the previous general election) need only submit a completed declaration of candidacy (found on their respective party website) and a filing fee of 2% the annual salary of the office for which they are running. Independent and minor-party candidates do not pay the filing fee but must instead circulate a ballot access petition and receive a number of signatures equal to 3% of the number of valid electors of the state who participated in the previous gubernatorial race. Regardless of party affiliation, all candidates must complete and file "Statement of Economic Interest" and "Appointment of Principal Campaign Committee" forms either alongside their other requirements or within 5 days.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the county probate judge's office.