Constables?

[Reagan]

OK, what's the purpose of the Constable position here in Jefferson county?  What do they do exactly that police and sheriffs can't do?   Thoughts?!

[baddog]

6 minutes ago, Reagan said:

OK, what's the purpose of the Constable position here in Jefferson county?  What do they do exactly that police and sheriffs can't do?   Thoughts?!

Tvc would give the best answer, but I know they serve eviction notices and supervise repossessions.

[AggiesAreWe]

Paper work.

Carrying out civil duties. You know, delinquent notices, stuff like that.

[TxHoops]

6 hours ago, Reagan said:

OK, what's the purpose of the Constable position here in Jefferson county?  What do they do exactly that police and sheriffs can't do?   Thoughts?!

There is a constable in every precinct, in every county in the state.  It’s an elected position that is also essential.  They serve as the law enforcement arm of each precinct’s justice of the peace.  JP’s in effect serve as small claims court, which are vital to people who seek justice in situations where a lawyer is not cost effective or needed. One example of a constable’s job is serving and carrying out evictions.  
 

In short, you aren’t going to be able to do away with a position that has existed in this state for almost 200 years because one asked you to wear a mask.  😂

[Hagar]

Good question most of us aren’t aware of.   

Thanks for the responses.  Never to old to learn.   Maybe to old to remember.   😂🤣😂

[Reagan]

2 hours ago, TxHoops said:

There is a constable in every precinct, in every county in the state.  It’s an elected position that is also essential.  They serve as the law enforcement arm of each precinct’s justice of the peace.  JP’s in effect serve as small claims court, which are vital to people who seek justice in situations where a lawyer is not cost effective or needed. One example of a constable’s job is serving and carrying out evictions.  
 

In short, you aren’t going to be able to do away with a position that has existed in this state for almost 200 years because one asked you to wear a mask.  😂

LOL!!  It was a rent-a-cop that was being paid by tax payers dollars!