About Borough Constable
About this position
The City Constable is responsible for law enforcement functions similar to police officers such as arrests and traffic citations, but the City Constable also works closely with courts to perform judicial tasks like serving warrants and subpoenas.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 6 years
- Affiliation
- Partisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Borough Constable
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be 18 years old and a resident of the borough and ward for at least one year prior to election. Constables may have to complete a certified training program including 80 hours of basic training and 40 hours of annual courses, depending on the municipality.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee is $10; signature requirement of 10.
- Filing period
- March 10, 2027 - August 2, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
- Where to file
- 55 East Court Street, 5th Floor, Doylestown, PA 18901
- Filing phone
- 215-348-6154
- Step 3
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