In Alabama, a constable is traditionally elected from each election precinct. Counties may abolish the office of constable by county ordinance. Many have done so: as of 2015, … See more

In Alaska, a constable is an appointed official with limited police powers. The military police arm of the Alaska State Defense Force, … See more

In Arkansas, constable is an elected office at the township level, although constables are considered county officers. The office of constable, which is a partisan office, is guaranteed by the 1874 Constitution of Arkansas, which provides for the election of a constable in … See more

Transplanted from England to Delaware in the early colonial period, the constable's main responsibilities were keeping the peace, serving the courts, and executing court orders and process. Under the Duke of York's government the constable was elected from one of … See more

In Arizona, a constable is an elected peace officer of the county for the justice precinct and must live in the precinct to which they are elected. The constable serves a four-year … See more

Historically, constables in California were attached to the justice courts, the lowest tier of the state court system (whereas sheriffs served the county superior courts). Depending on the … See more

There are two types of constables in Connecticut.
Special constables are appointed by towns. In general, they are appointed to serve as police officers and expected to have or complete the requirements of the Police Officer … See more