§ 17-25-6. Identification of constables -- Uniform requirements.


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  • (1) While performing a duty described in Section 17-25-1, a constable shall prominently display a badge or other visible form of credentials and identification identifying:
    (a) a person as a constable;
    (b) the person's name; and
    (c) the county or municipality for which the constable is appointed.
    (2) If a constable serves process, the constable shall:
    (a) verbally communicate to the person being served that the constable is a constable; and
    (b) print on the first page of each document served:
    (i) the constable's name and identification as a constable;
    (ii) the county or municipality for which the constable is appointed; and
    (iii) a business phone number for the constable.
    (3) If a constable wears a uniform, the uniform shall be clearly marked with the word "constable" on the uniform shirt and, if applicable, the jacket.
Amended by Chapter 48, 2012 General Session