2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §22-131  Powers and duties; training

A. Constables shall attend the courts of justices of the peace within their precincts when required, and within their counties execute, serve and return all processes and notices directed or delivered to them by a justice of the peace of the county or by competent authority. In addition to any other provision of law these duties may be enforced by the presiding judge of the superior court in the county, including the use of the power of contempt.

B. The Arizona peace officer standards and training board shall approve a mandatory training course for constables covering topics including civil and criminal process, conflict resolution and firearm safety. Constables shall be required to attend the mandatory training course within six months after election. In subsequent years, constables shall annually attend at least eight hours of additional training approved by the Arizona peace officer standards and training board. Copies of certificates of completion of the constable training shall be forwarded to the clerk of the justice court and the clerk of the board of supervisors within thirty days after completion.

C. Constables, with the consent of and at salaries fixed by the board of supervisors, may appoint deputies, stenographers, clerks and assistants necessary to conduct the affairs of their offices. The appointments shall be in writing and filed in the office of the county recorder.

D. The provisions of law relating to sheriffs, as far as applicable, shall govern the powers, duties and liabilities of constables.