 Joe BlakeneyPost 1 PO Box 171 Raleigh, MS 39153 Phone: 601-782-4334 Fax: 601-782-5899 |
Bobby Easterling Post 2 PO Box 171 Raleigh, MS 39153 Phone: 601-782-4334 Fax: 601-782-5899 |
Constables’ Responsibilities:
The office of constable is filled through election by the district for a four (4) year term. These districts are “single-member election districts” by the board of supervisors. Each district has the same boundaries as the districts established for justice court judges.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Attend and participate in a two (2) week training session addressing the nature and scope of responsibilities, including firearm use and safety training
- “To keep and preserve the peace with his county, by faithfully aiding and assisting in executing the criminal laws of the state.”
- Attend the justice court of his district
- Execute all judgments in any criminal case before the court
- Take the oath of office prescribed by the Mississippi Constitution.
- Post bond payable in an amount equal to $25,000.00