Utah Code Title 17. Counties § 17-25-1. General powers and duties

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A constable shall:

(a) attend the justice courts within the constable's city or county when required by contract or court order; and

(b) execute, serve, and return all process directed or delivered to the constable by a judge of the justice court serving the city or county, or by any competent authority within the limits of this section.

(2) A constable may:

(a) serve any process throughout the state; and

(b) carry out all other functions associated with a constable.

(3) A constable shall serve exclusively as an agent for:

(a) the state, city, or county that has a contract with the constable; or

(b) the court authorizing or directing the constable.

(4) Except as otherwise provided in this part, a constable may not serve as an agent, or be deemed to be serving as an agent, for a person that is not described in Subsection (3).

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