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44 PA Cons Stat § 7142 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7142 - Conduct and insurance

§ 7142. Conduct and insurance.  (a) Certification.--After the establishment, implementation and administration of the Constables' Education and Training Program created under sections 7144 (relating to program established) and 7145 (relating to program contents), no constable or deputy constable shall perform any judicial duties nor demand or receive any fee, surcharge or mileage provided by this subchapter unless he has been certified under this subchapter.  (b) Liability insurance.--Every constable and deputy constable must file with the clerk of courts proof that he has, currently in force, a policy of professional liability insurance covering each individual in the performance of his judicial duties with a minimum coverage of $250,000 per incident and a minimum aggregate of $500,000 per year. The Constables' Education and Training Board shall immediately investigate and implement the most cost-effective method of achieving liability insurance for constables and deputy constables under this subsection.  (c) Loss of certification.--Any constable or deputy constable who fails, neglects or refuses to maintain a current insurance policy as required by subsection (b) or to file proof thereof with the clerk of courts shall cease automatically to be certified to perform judicial duties upon the expiration of the policy of which proof has been filed with the clerk of courts.  (d) Recertification.--Any constable or deputy constable who ceases to be certified to perform judicial duties as a result of the operation of subsection (c) may later be recertified immediately by filing with the clerk of courts proof that such insurance has been in force continuously since the officer was last certified to perform judicial duties. In the case of a violation of subsection (c), the individual may be recertified by complying with subsection (b).  (e) Limitations on liability.--The provisions of this subchapter shall not be deemed to impose respondeat superior liability on any county.  (f) Conduct.--While a constable or deputy constable is performing duties other than judicial duties, regardless of whether or not he is certified under this subchapter, he shall not in any manner hold himself out to be active as an agent, employee or representative of any court, magisterial district judge or judge.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7143 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7143 - Board established

§ 7143. Board established.  (a) Board created.--There is established within the commission an advisory board to be known as the Constables' Education and Training Board.  (b) Composition.--The board shall be composed of the Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner or his designee and six other members appointed by the Governor with the consent of a majority of the members of the Senate:  (1) Three persons who shall be constables.  (2) One person who shall be a magisterial district judge.  (3) One person who shall be a court administrator.  (4) One person who shall be a county commissioner.  (c) Appointments and terms.--Members shall serve for three- year terms and may be appointed for more than one additional consecutive term. If a member who serves by virtue of public office ceases to represent the class to which he was appointed, his membership in the commission shall terminate immediately, and a new member shall be appointed in the same manner as his predecessor to fill the unexpired portion of the term. No constable may be appointed, be reappointed or serve as a board member unless he is certified under this subchapter.  (d) Vacancy.--A member appointed to fill a vacancy created by any reason other than expiration of a term shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the member whom he is to succeed in the same manner as the original appointment.  (e) Expenses.--The members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed the necessary and actual expenses incurred in attending meetings of the board and in the performance of their duties under this subchapter.  (f) Removal.--Members of the board may be removed by the appointing authority for good cause upon written notice from the appointing authority specifically setting forth the cause for removal.  (g) Chairman elected.--The members of the board shall elect a chairman from among the members to serve for a period of one year. A chairman may be elected to serve successive terms. The Governor shall designate the first chairman for organizational purposes only.  (h) Meetings.--The board shall meet as often as it deems necessary but at least four times each year. Meetings may be called by the chairman of the board or by any four members thereof, in either case upon at least ten days' written notice to all members of the board. A quorum shall consist of four members.  Cross References. Section 7143 is referred to in section 7141 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7144 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7144 - Program established

§ 7144. Program established. The board, with the review and approval of the commission, shall:  (1) Establish, implement and administer the Constables' Education and Training Program according to the minimum requirements set forth in this subchapter.  (2) Establish, implement and administer requirements for the minimum courses of study and training for constables and deputy constables.  (3) Establish, implement and administer requirements for courses of study and in-service training for constables and deputy constables.  (4) Establish, implement and administer requirements for a continuing education program for constables and deputy constables concerning subjects the board may deem necessary and appropriate for the continued education and training of constables and deputy constables.  (5) Approve or revoke the approval of any school which may be utilized for the educational and training requirements of this subchapter.  (6) Establish the minimum qualifications for instructors and certify instructors.  (7) Consult, cooperate and contract with universities, colleges, law schools, community colleges and institutes for the development of basic and continuing education courses for constables and deputy constables.  (8) Promote the most efficient and economical program for constable and deputy constable training by utilizing existing facilities, programs and qualified State and local personnel.  (9) Certify constables and deputy constables who have satisfactorily completed the basic and continuing education and training requirements of this subchapter and issue appropriate certificates to them.  (10) Make rules and regulations and perform other duties as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to administer the education and training program for constables and deputy constables.  (11) In consultation with the Insurance Commissioner, monitor the price and availability of the liability insurance required by section 7142(b) (relating to conduct and insurance) and, if deemed necessary by the board, provide information and coordination to assure the availability and competitive pricing of such insurance.  (12) Make an annual report to the Governor and to the General Assembly concerning:  (i) The administration of the Constables' Education and Training Program.  (ii) The activities of the board.  (iii) The costs of the program.  (iv) Proposed changes, if any, in this subchapter.  Cross References. Section 7144 is referred to in section 7142 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7145 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7145 - Program contents

§ 7145. Program contents. The Constables' Education and Training Program shall include training for a total of 80 hours, the content of which shall be determined by regulation. The training shall include instruction in the interpretation and application of the fees provided for in section 7161 (relating to fees).  Cross References. Section 7145 is referred to in section 7142 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7146 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7146 - Continuing education

§ 7146. Continuing education. The board, with the review and approval of the commission, shall establish a mandatory continuing education program for constables and deputy constables, which shall include no more than 40 hours per year, concerning subjects the board may deem necessary and appropriate for the continued education and training of constables and deputy constables.  Cross References. Section 7146 is referred to in section 7149 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7147 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7147 - (Reserved)

§ 7147. (Reserved).
44 PA Cons Stat § 7148 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7148 - Use of firearms

§ 7148. Use of firearms. The Constables' Education and Training Board, with the review and approval of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, shall establish standards for the certification or qualification of constables and deputy constables to carry or use firearms in the performance of any duties.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7149 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7149 - Restricted account

§ 7149. Restricted account.  (a) Account established.--There is established a special restricted account within the General Fund, which shall be known as the Constables' Education and Training Account, for the purposes of financing training program expenses, the costs of administering the program and all other costs associated with the activities of the board and the implementation of this subchapter and as provided under subsection (f).  (b) Surcharge.--There is assessed as a cost in each case before a magisterial district judge a surcharge of $5 per docket number in each criminal case and $5 per named defendant in each civil case in which a constable or deputy constable performs a service provided in Subchapter G (relating to compensation), except that no county shall be required to pay this surcharge on behalf of any indigent or other defendant in a criminal case.  (c) Disposition of funds.--The surcharges collected under subsection (b), if collected by a constable or deputy constable, shall be turned over within one week to the issuing authority. The issuing authority shall remit the same to the Department of Revenue for deposit into the account.  (d) Disbursements.--Disbursements from the account shall be made by the commission.  (e) Audit.--The Auditor General shall conduct an audit of the account as he may deem necessary or advisable, from time to time, but not less than once every three years.  (f) Fund surplus.--If account money are sufficient to meet the expenses and costs under subsection (a), the commission may allocate any surplus funds in the account to assist constables and deputy constables with costs associated with attendance at continuing education programs under section 7146 (relating to continuing education).  Cross References. Section 7149 is referred to in section 7141 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7151 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7151 - General imposition of duties and grant of powers

§ 7151. General imposition of duties and grant of powers. Constables shall perform all duties authorized or imposed on them by statute.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7152 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7152 - Elections

§ 7152. Elections. The constable of a borough, township or ward, or his deputy, shall do all of the following:  (1) Be present at the polling place in each election district of the borough, township or ward at each election during the continuance of each election and while the votes are being counted, for the purpose of preserving the peace.  (2) Serve at all elections.  Cross References. Section 7152 is referred to in section 7163 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7153 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7153 - Service of process

§ 7153. Service of process. If no coroner is in commission to serve process in a suit instituted in a court of this Commonwealth in which the sheriff of a county may be a party, a constable in the county where the process has been issued may serve as the coroner and perform the authorized duties of the coroner.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7154 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7154 - Collection of taxes

§ 7154. Collection of taxes.  (a) Bond.--It shall be unlawful for a tax collector to do any of the following:  (1) Give a warrant against delinquent tax payers to a constable unless the constable has given security by bond and warrant, with two sufficient sureties and to the satisfaction of the court of common pleas, in the sum of $5,000.  (2) Give a constable, at any one time, warrants for a greater amount of taxes than the amount of the bond required under paragraph (1).  (b) Report and payment.--A constable shall make a report and payment of all collections on warrants under subsection (a) at least once in every week after the warrants have been issued.  (c) Interest.--In addition to any commissions that may be imposed for the collection of taxes, all taxes remaining unpaid on the first day of January after the year for which they were assessed shall accrue interest until they are paid.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7155 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7155 - Arrest of offenders against forest laws

§ 7155. Arrest of offenders against forest laws. If a person is detected by a constable in the act of trespassing upon any forest or timber land within this Commonwealth, under circumstances as to warrant reasonable suspicion that the person has, is or may commit an offense against any law for the protection of forests and timber land, the constable may, without first procuring a warrant, arrest the person.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7156 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7156 - Executions

§ 7156. Executions.  (a) Debt, interests and costs.--The debt, interest and costs of a writ of execution delivered to a constable shall be entered into the docket of a magisterial district court and on the back of the writ of execution. A constable may not be discharged from the writ of execution unless he provides to the magisterial district judge on or before the return day of the writ of execution the receipt of the plaintiff or any other legally sufficient return.  (b) Invalid returns.--If a constable makes a false return, does not produce the plaintiff's receipt on the return day or makes a return deemed insufficient by the magisterial district judge, the magisterial district judge shall issue a summons to the constable to appear on the designated day, which may not be more than eight days from the date of issuance, to show cause why a writ of execution should not be issued against the constable for the amount of the writ of execution under subsection (a). If the constable does not appear or does not show sufficient cause why the writ of execution should not be issued against him, the magisterial district judge shall enter judgment against the constable for the amount of the writ of execution under subsection (a) with costs. No stay may be entered upon the writ of execution, and, upon application of the plaintiff or his agent, the magisterial district judge shall issue an execution against the constable for the amount of the judgment, which may be directed to an authorized person. The summons under this subsection shall be issued to an authorized person to serve. If the summons is not served, that person shall pay a fine of $20. If an authorized person cannot be conveniently found to serve the summons, the magisterial district judge shall direct it to the supervisor of the highways of the township, ward or district where the constable resides, who shall serve the summons or pay a penalty of $20.  (c) Insolvent debtors.--Nothing in this section shall affect proceedings regarding insolvent debtors and their discharge on a full surrender of their property.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7157 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7157 - Returns and appearance

§ 7157. Returns and appearance.  (a) Returns.--In a county of the sixth, seventh or eighth class, a constable is not required to make a return, if required by law, to the court of common pleas if the constable has no information to impart in the return.  (b) Appearance.--A court may summon a constable to appear before it and direct the constable to investigate a complaint of a violation of law or of a condition which a constable is required to report to the court and to make a report of his investigation.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7158 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7158 - Arrest in boroughs

§ 7158. Arrest in boroughs. In addition to any other powers granted under law, a constable of a borough shall, without warrant and upon view, arrest and commit for hearing any person who:  (1) Is guilty of a breach of the peace, vagrancy, riotous or disorderly conduct or drunkenness.  (2) May be engaged in the commission of any unlawful act tending to imperil the personal security or endanger the property of the citizens.  (3) Violates any ordinance of the borough for which a fine or penalty is imposed.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7159 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7159 - Trespassing livestock

§ 7159. Trespassing livestock.  (a) In general.--An owner or tenant of an enclosed or unenclosed, improved land in this Commonwealth who discovers trespassing livestock shall notify the constable of the township, borough or ward in which the improved land lies. If the constable of the township, borough or ward is unavailable or unable to assist, the owner or tenant shall notify the constable of the county. The following shall apply:  (1) The constable shall impound the livestock either with the owner or tenant of the land if the owner, and the tenant if one exists, agrees or with another individual or entity that the constable may deem best situated to care for the livestock.  (2) All reasonable costs of keeping the livestock shall be part of the costs of care.  (b) Notification.--The owner of the livestock shall be notified in the following manner:  (1) If the owner is known and resides within the county where the trespass has been committed, the constable shall give written notice to the owner that the livestock has been impounded, the location of the livestock and the name of the owner of the land where the livestock trespassed. Notice shall be given within 24 hours of impounding in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.  (2) If the owner is known but does not reside in the county where the trespass has been committed, the constable shall give written notice to the owner that the livestock has been impounded, the location of the livestock and the name of the owner of the land where the livestock trespassed. Notice shall be served within 24 hours of impounding by registered mail.  (c) Payment.--If, within four days of receiving notice, the owner of the trespassing livestock pays for the cost of the damage to the land, the costs of care and the fee for the constable, the livestock shall be returned to the owner within three days after receiving payment.  (d) Refusal.--If the owner fails to pay the costs and fees within four days, the constable shall notify the magisterial district judge of the county where the trespass was committed. The magisterial district judge shall then direct three disinterested owners of land in the locale where the damage occurred to inspect the trespass, value and appraise the damage. The three shall then consider the appraisal, value and costs of care and make a report to the magisterial district judge within five days.  Cross References. Section 7159 is referred to in section 7159.1 of this title.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7161.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7161.1 - Specific fees

§ 7161.1. Specific fees.  (a) Court appearances and returns.--For attendance on court and making returns, the fees to be received by constables shall be $2.50 per day.  (b) Notices of election.--For serving notices of their election upon township or borough officers, the fees to be received by constables shall be $0.15 for each service.  (c) Juvenile matters.--Constables shall receive the same fees for serving writs in juvenile cases as they receive for similar services in criminal cases.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7162 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7162 - Returns

§ 7162. Returns. The returns required by law to be made by constables to the court of common pleas may, at the discretion of the court, be abolished, or be made at times and relating to subjects as the court may require. No constable shall be entitled to fees or mileage for making a return, except as required by the court.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7163 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7163 - Election services

§ 7163. Election services. For services performed under section 7152 (relating to elections), the constables and deputies performing the services shall receive the same compensation payable to inspectors and clerks under section 412.2(a) of the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code. The compensation shall be paid by the county, and the sum shall include pay for serving notices in writing to persons elected at the election.
44 PA Cons Stat § 7164 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE|Chapter 71 - Constables|Section 7164 - Impounding, selling and viewing fees

§ 7164. Impounding, selling and viewing fees.  (a) Impounding and selling.--The fees collected by the constable for impounding an animal shall be $1 and $2 for each animal sold, provided that the fees of the constable for impounding and selling amount to not more than $4. The fees of the magisterial district judge shall be $1 for each case, without regard to the number of animals impounded, for all cases where no sale is made and $3 for all cases where a sale is made.  (b) Viewing.--The fees for each viewer appointed to assess the damages shall be $1 for the first hour and $.50 per hour for each hour necessarily engaged after the first hour.