Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. In each county in which there are four or more constables, the constables in that county shall select by majority vote one constable to serve as the presiding constable and another constable to act as the associate presiding constable and to perform the duties and exercise the powers of the presiding constable during the absence or inability to act as the presiding constable.
B. The presiding constable and associate presiding constable each serve for a two-year term.
C. At any time during the presiding constable's or associate presiding constable's term, a majority of the constables within the county may vote to remove the presiding constable or associate presiding constable and may select a new presiding constable or associate presiding constable to complete the term.
D. The presiding constable's duties include:
1. Serving as the liaison between the constables within the county and the county manager and other county departments.
2. Assigning deputy constables within the county.
3. Assigning and managing clerical staff for constables within the county.
4. In a constable's absence, assigning court orders that need service to other constables within the county.
E. This section does not require the county to pay any costs to support a presiding constable or associate presiding constable in performing the duties required by this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arizona Revised Statutes Title 22. Justice and Municipal Courts § 22-104. Presiding constable; associate presiding constable; selection; duties - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-22-justice-and-municipal-courts/az-rev-st-sect-22-104/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)