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22-131. Constables; powers and duties
- 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.
- Constables shall attend the training prescribed in section 22-137.
- Constables, with the consent of and at salaries fixed by the board of supervisors, may appoint deputies who are certified pursuant to section 41-1822, subsection A, paragraph 3, 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.
- The provisions of law relating to sheriffs, as far as applicable, shall govern the powers, duties and liabilities of constables.
- A constable who is duly elected or who is appointed by the board of supervisors has the authority of a peace officer only in the performance of the constable's official duties.
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Yuma County Administrator, Robert Pickels has announced the County’s launch into the virtual world of social networking over the Internet. The application will be used to keep the community informed of current information effecting their everyday lives and will also compliment the County’s Emergency Management communication efforts.
Yuma County Administrator Robert Pickels announced today the successful launch of a new mobile website that allows you to access your County government from your mobile phone. The new site reformats the extensive information found at www.yumacountyaz.gov to make them accessible and easily navigable on just about any phone that offers web access. The site also makes it easier to access most all information on the regular website and critical information during an emergency; all on a smartphone or mobile device.
Last updated: 12/15/2009 7:31:50 AM