About County Constable
About this position
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.
- Office level
- County
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $12,500 / year
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Partisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for County Constable
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be a qualified elector of the county. People who serve as constable are still eligible to hold another office of profit within the State of Alabama. Must not have been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment in the state or federal penitentiary.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee (Major party candidates only): 2% of the annual salary for the office. Petition Signature Requirements (independent and minor party candidates only): 3% of the number of votes cast in the district for the office of governor in the last general election.
- Filing period
- Until November 12, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the county probate judge's office.
- Where to file
- 800 Forrest Ave # 122, Gadsden, AL 35901
- Filing phone
- 256-549-5342
- Step 3
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