Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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Current law outlines the process to appoint constables for counties and cities of the first or second class. This bill extends the process for appointing constables to counties and cities of all classes. The legislative bodies of counties of the third through sixth class may appoint constables at the recommendation of the county sheriff and the county attorney. Governing bodies of cities of the third through sixth class may appoint a constable at the recommendation of the chief of police. |