Constable 38
Constable 38 : Modern Usage By Country: (11. 15) Mississippi: In Mississippi, constables are law enforcement officers elected from single-member districts in each county. Mississippi law provides s with fewer than 35,001 people, to a maximum of five districts in counties with more than 150,000 people. By law, constables keep and preserve the peace within the county; advise justice court judges or other officers of all riots, routs, unlawful assemblies, and violations of the penal laws; execute and return all processes directed to them by any county, chancery or circuit court (not just the Justice Courts); and attend the justices' courts of their districts. All counties are required to provide their constables with at least two complete uniforms, some type of motor vehicle identification which clearly indicates that the motor vehicle is being used by a constable in his official capacity, and a blue flashing light for use on official duty. Other than standard fees for attending court, serving processes, etc. , state law does not otherwise require counties to pay or otherwise compensate constables for their jobs. Mississippi code Title 19 Chapter 19 defines the roles, powers, and duties of constables
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