Constable
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the office of the constable?
What is the office of the constable?
In Pennsylvania, a constable is a sworn law enforcement officer[1][2] that is elected locally but whose powers extend throughout the Commonwealth.
References
References
[1] "Commonwealth vs. Taylor, 450 Pa. Superior Ct. 583 (1996). 677 A.2d 846"
https://law.justia.com/cases/pennsylvania/superior-court/1996/450-pa-super-583-2.html
[2] Joint State Government Commission, Constable in Pennsylvania: Proposed Statutory Reforms http://jsg.legis.state.pa.us/resources/documents/ftp/publications/2014-369-Constable%20Report%206.03.14.pdf
[3] Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 44, Chapter 71
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=44&div=0&chpt=71