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UT Code § 17-25-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 25 - Powers and Duties of Constables|Section 1 - General powers and duties.

17-25-1. General powers and duties.    (1) Every constable shall:   (a) attend the justice courts within his city or county when required by contract or court order; and     (b) execute, serve, and return all process directed or delivered to him by a judge of the justice court serving the city or county, or by any competent authority within the limits of this section.       (2) Any constable may serve any process throughout the state.    Amended by Chapter 204, 2003 General Session
UT Code § 17-25-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 25 - Powers and Duties of Constables|Section 2 - Fees for constables -- Civil.

17-25-2. Fees for constables -- Civil.    (1) Constables may for their own use collect as compensation in civil matters the same fees as those specified for sheriffs in Section 17-22-2.5.     (2) Constable fees that exceed the amounts in Section 17-22-2.5 are recoverable:   (a) by the constable only if he has received prior approval for the increased fee from the party requesting the service; and     (b) by prevailing party as a cost of the action only if the court finds the service and increased fee are justifiable.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 46, 2001 General Session
UT Code § 17-25-3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 25 - Powers and Duties of Constables|Section 3 - Fees for constables -- Criminal.

17-25-3. Fees for constables -- Criminal.    (1)   (a) In criminal matters constables shall be paid for each copy of a summons, subpoena, notice, court order, or other criminal paper, except a warrant of arrest;   (i) $5 for each defendant served; and     (ii) mileage of $1 per mile for each mile necessarily traveled in going only, to be computed from either the courthouse, or when transmitted by mail, from the post office where received.       (b) If more than one trip is necessary to serve, or diligently attempt to serve, service of process, mileage charges for more than two trips may be collected only if the party requesting the service of process has approved the additional mileage charges.     (c) Each charge shall be individually documented on the affidavit of return of service.       (2) Lower charges may be established by contract for services under this section.     (3) If a constable serves process in a county other than the county where the process originated, travel expenses may not exceed the fee that would be charged if served by the sheriff of that county.     (4)   (a) For each mile traveled for the purpose of serving, or to diligently attempt service of, a warrant of arrest, both in going to and returning from defendant's address, a fee of $1 may be charged.     (b) If more than one trip is necessary to serve, or diligently attempt to serve, a warrant of arrest, no more than two additional mileage charges may be collected.     (c) Each charge shall be individually documented on the affidavit of return of service.       (5) For arresting each prisoner and bringing him into court, or otherwise satisfying a warrant, a fee of $15 may be charged.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 46, 2001 General Session
UT Code § 17-25-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 25 - Powers and Duties of Constables|Section 4 - Constables' fees in criminal cases -- Procedure.

17-25-4. Constables' fees in criminal cases -- Procedure.  Accounts against the county filed by constables for services in criminal cases shall be certified as correct by the county attorney or district attorney and shall be presented to the auditor. The county legislative body may reject such bills in all causes or proceedings in which the county attorney or district attorney has not in writing authorized the issuance of the warrant of arrest.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 46, 2001 General Session
UT Code § 17-25-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 25 - Powers and Duties of Constables|Section 5 - Contracts for constable services.

17-25-5. Contracts for constable services.    (1) The governing body of a municipality or county where a justice court exists may contract with a constable to provide services in criminal cases for the contracting governmental entity by a method and for an amount mutually agreed upon.     (2)   (a) A contract between a governing body and a constable, including a contract described in Subsection (1), may not exceed four years.     (b) A contract described in Subsection (2)(a) may be renewed or extended for a period not to exceed four years.      Amended by Chapter 48, 2012 General Session
UT Code § 17-25-6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 25 - Powers and Duties of Constables|Section 6 - Identification of constables -- Uniform requirements.

17-25-6. Identification of constables -- Uniform requirements.    (1) While performing a duty described in Section 17-25-1, a constable shall prominently display a badge or other visible form of credentials and identification identifying:   (a) a person as a constable;     (b) the person's name; and     (c) the county or municipality for which the constable is appointed.       (2) If a constable serves process, the constable shall:   (a) verbally communicate to the person being served that the constable is a constable; and     (b) print on the first page of each document served:   (i) the constable's name and identification as a constable;     (ii) the county or municipality for which the constable is appointed; and     (iii) a business phone number for the constable.         (3) If a constable wears a uniform, the uniform shall be clearly marked with the word "constable" on the uniform shirt and, if applicable, the jacket.    Amended by Chapter 48, 2012 General Session
UT Code § 17-25a-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 25a - Appointment and Authority of Constables|Section 1 - Constables -- Nomination -- Appointment -- Authority.

 Effective 5/14/2019  17-25a-1. Constables -- Nomination -- Appointment -- Authority.    (1)   (a)   (i) The legislative governing bodies of counties and cities shall determine whether to appoint constables.     (ii) If a county or city decides to appoint constables, the county or city shall nominate and appoint constables in accordance with this chapter.       (b)   (i) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a), a constable holding office on July 1, 2019, may complete the constable's term.     (ii) A constable shall serve any subsequent terms the constable may serve in accordance with this chapter.         (2) To nominate a constable, the legislative body of a county of the first or second class or the legislative body of a city of the first or second class shall establish a nominating commission.   (a) The county nominating commission shall consist of:   (i) one member of the county legislative governing body or the member's designee;     (ii) one judge or the judge's designee;     (iii) the county attorney or the county attorney's designee;     (iv) the district attorney or the district attorney's designee;     (v) the sheriff of the county or the sheriff's designee; and     (vi) one private citizen.       (b) The city nominating commission shall consist of:   (i) one member of the city legislative governing body;     (ii) one judge;     (iii) the city attorney;     (iv) the chief of police; and     (v) one private citizen.       (c) The nominating commission described in this Subsection (2) shall review each applicant's credentials and, by majority vote, recommend to the legislative governing body of the county or city the nominees the nominating commission finds most qualified.     (d) The county or city legislative governing body shall either appoint or reject any nominee that the nominating commission recommends under Subsection (2)(c).       (3) The legislative body of a county of the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class or the legislative body of a city of the third, fourth, or fifth class may appoint a constable on a recommendation from:   (a) the county sheriff and the county attorney; or     (b) the chief of police.       (4) A county or city legislative governing body that appoints a constable under this section may withdraw the authority of the constable for cause, including if the constable's peace officer certification is suspended or revoked under Section 53-6-211.    Amended by Chapter 218, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 17-25a-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 25a - Appointment and Authority of Constables|Section 2 - Constable -- Qualifications -- Duties.

17-25a-2. Constable -- Qualifications -- Duties.    (1) To qualify as a constable, a person shall be certified as a special function peace officer in the state.     (2) A constable shall:   (a) avoid all conflicts of interest; and     (b) maintain a public office and be accessible to the public and to the court during the hours the court is open.      Enacted by Chapter 44, 1990 General Session
UT Code § 17-25a-3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 25a - Appointment and Authority of Constables|Section 3 - County and city constables -- Terms -- Authority -- Deputies.

 Effective 5/14/2019  17-25a-3. County and city constables -- Terms -- Authority -- Deputies.    (1)   (a) Constables appointed by a county or city are appointed for terms of six years and may serve more than one term if reappointed by the appointing body.     (b) Notwithstanding the law in place at the time a constable was appointed, the term of a constable appointed on or after July 1, 2018, expires six years after the day on which the term began.       (2)   (a) Constables serving process outside the county in which they are appointed shall contact the sheriff's office or police department of the jurisdiction prior to serving executions or seizing any property.     (b) A constable or deputy constable shall notify the agency of jurisdiction by contacting the sheriff's office or police department of jurisdiction before serving a warrant of arrest.       (3) The appointed constable may, upon approval of the appointing county or city, employ and deputize persons who are certified as special function peace officers to function as deputy constables.     (4) If the county or city appointing body withdraws the authority of a constable, the authority of all deputy constables is also withdrawn.     (5) If the authority of a constable or deputy constable is withdrawn, notification of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division of the Department of Public Safety shall be made pursuant to Section 53-6-209.    Amended by Chapter 218, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 17-25a-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 25a - Appointment and Authority of Constables|Section 4 - Rates recoverable -- Exception.

17-25a-4. Rates recoverable -- Exception.    (1) The rates recoverable through court action for service of process by a constable are governed by Section 17-22-2.5, 17-25-3, or 17-25-5 when applicable.     (2) Constable fees that exceed the amounts in Section 17-22-2.5 are recoverable in court:   (a) by the constable only if he has received prior approval for the increased fee from the party requesting the service; and     (b) by a prevailing party as a cost of the action only if the court finds the service and increased fee are justifiable.      Amended by Chapter 46, 2001 General Session
UT Code § 17-26-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 26 - County Hospitals|Section 1 - Jurisdiction transferred to commissioners.

17-26-1. Jurisdiction transferred to commissioners.  All county hospitals established under Chapter 106, Laws of 1917, shall hereafter be under the jurisdiction of the county legislative body, and the office of trustees therefor is abolished.  Amended by Chapter 227, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 17-28-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 28 - Firemen's Civil Service Commission|Section 1 - County Fire Civil Service Council.

17-28-1. County Fire Civil Service Council.    (1) There is created in each of the counties of this state having and maintaining a regularly organized fire department in which there are regularly employed four or more paid firefighters, a County Fire Civil Service Council consisting of three members to be appointed by the county executive.     (2) Each member shall serve for a term of three years except that the county executive shall appoint the original council members as follows:   (a) one member for a period of one year;     (b) one member for a period of two years; and     (c) one member for a period of three years.      Amended by Chapter 158, 2002 General Session
UT Code § 17-28-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 28 - Firemen's Civil Service Commission|Section 2 - Vacancies -- Compensation -- Removal from office.

17-28-2. Vacancies -- Compensation -- Removal from office.    (1) Any vacancy occurring on the County Fire Civil Service Council shall be filled by appointment by the county executive for the unexpired term.     (2) Not more than two members of any council shall at any one time be affiliated with or a member of the same political party.     (3) A member of the council may not hold, during the term of his office, any other public office or be a candidate for any other public office.     (4) Each council member shall receive $50 for each meeting of the council attended by him. The county legislative body may raise the compensation of council members as it considers appropriate. This compensation and allowance shall be a charge against the county and paid monthly.     (5) In case of misconduct, willful neglect, or inability to perform the duties of his office, any council member may be removed from office by the county legislative body upon a majority vote of the body, but the member is entitled to an opportunity to be heard in his own defense.    Amended by Chapter 158, 2002 General Session
UT Code § 17-28-2.4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 28 - Firemen's Civil Service Commission|Section 2.4 - County Fire Civil Service System rules and policies.

17-28-2.4. County Fire Civil Service System rules and policies.    (1) The executive director shall recommend rules and policies for the County Fire Civil Service System, which shall be subject to approval by the county legislative body.     (2) The County Fire Civil Service System rules shall provide for recruiting activities, including the recruiting of minorities and women, job-related minimum requirements, selection procedures, certification procedures, appointments, probationary periods, promotion, position classification, recordkeeping, reductions in force, grievances and complaints, disciplinary action, work hours, holidays, and other necessary and proper requirements not inconsistent with this chapter.     (3) The executive director shall publish or cause to be published these rules and policies in a manual form, to be updated regularly and made available to fire department employees.    Enacted by Chapter 115, 1992 General Session
UT Code § 17-28-2.6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 28 - Firemen's Civil Service Commission|Section 2.6 - Merit principles.

17-28-2.6. Merit principles.  The County Fire Civil Service System shall be established and administered in a manner that will provide for the effective implementation of the following merit principles:   (1) recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees on the basis of their relative ability, knowledge, and skills, including open consideration of qualified applicants for initial appointment;     (2) provision of equitable and adequate job classification and compensation systems, including pay and benefits programs;     (3) training of employees as needed to assure high-quality performance;     (4) retention of employees on the basis of the adequacy of their performance and separation of employees whose inadequate performance cannot be corrected;     (5) fair treatment of applicants and employees in all aspects of personal administration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, age, or disability, and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as citizens;     (6) provision of information to employees regarding their political rights and prohibited practices under the Hatch Act; and     (7) provision of a formal procedure for processing the appeals and grievances of employees without discrimination, coercion, restraint, or reprisal.    Amended by Chapter 73, 2001 General Session
UT Code § 17-28-3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 28 - Firemen's Civil Service Commission|Section 3 - Organization of council -- Accommodations.

17-28-3. Organization of council -- Accommodations.    (1) The County Fire Civil Service Council shall select one of its members as chair.     (2) The county executive shall assign a qualified employee of the county to act as secretary to the council and a qualified attorney to act as legal counsel to the council, each of which shall be acceptable to the council and shall act and serve without additional compensation.     (3) The county executive shall provide suitable accommodations, equipment, and necessary funds to enable the council of its county to properly conduct its business.    Amended by Chapter 158, 2002 General Session
UT Code § 17-28-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 28 - Firemen's Civil Service Commission|Section 4 - Duties of secretary.

17-28-4. Duties of secretary.  The secretary of the County Fire Civil Service Council shall keep a record of all its meetings, work, and official acts, and shall perform other service as required by the council. The secretary shall have custody of the council's books and records.  Amended by Chapter 115, 1992 General Session
UT Code § 17-28-5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 28 - Firemen's Civil Service Commission|Section 5 - Appointment of county fire department personnel -- Volunteers.

17-28-5. Appointment of county fire department personnel -- Volunteers.    (1)   (a) Except for the chief and deputy chief of a county fire department, all firefighter positions in county fire departments shall be filled by persons appointed from a certified county fire civil service register.     (b) County fire civil service registers for employment and promotion shall be prepared by the County Fire Civil Service executive director according to the requirements of this chapter and civil service rules.       (2)   (a) The chief and the deputy chief of any county fire department may be appointed from either the certified county fire civil service register or from qualified applicants outside of the county civil service system.     (b) The positions of chief and deputy chief are exempt from civil service status.     (c) A chief or deputy chief who is appointed from the certified county fire civil service register shall be returned to the civil service status that he held before his appointment after his appointment expires or terminates.       (3)   (a) All persons employed as firefighters, emergency medical technicians, or a combination of firefighter and emergency medical technician, shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall be members of the County Fire Civil Service System.     (b) Other fire department employees who do not provide firefighter services are not considered subject to this chapter and shall be covered by the countywide merit system.       (4)   (a) A volunteer firefighter or paid-call firefighter is not subject to this chapter and is not a merit employee subject to the County Fire Civil Service System.     (b)   (i) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b)(ii), a volunteer or paid-call firefighter may not work more than 1,040 hours per calendar year.     (ii) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(b)(i), a wildland firefighter may work more than 1,040 hours per calendar year if approved by the county legislative body.     (iii) For purposes of this Subsection (4)(b), "wildland firefighter" means a seasonally employed firefighter who does not receive the same employment benefits as a full-time employee and who is hired to suppress wildland fires in areas outside of inhabited, urban areas.        Amended by Chapter 170, 1997 General Session
UT Code § 17-28-6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 28 - Firemen's Civil Service Commission|Section 6 - County Fire Civil Service executive director -- Powers and duties.

17-28-6. County Fire Civil Service executive director -- Powers and duties.    (1)   (a) Within each county subject to this chapter, there is created the office of executive director of County Fire Civil Service, who shall be appointed by the county executive.     (b) The executive director shall be a person with proven experience in personnel management and shall be accountable to the county executive for his performance in office.     (c) The position of executive director shall be a merit position under Title 17, Chapter 33, County Personnel Management Act, and shall be recruited and selected in the same manner as the holders of other career service merit positions, with the concurrence of the County Fire Civil Service Council.       (2) The County Fire Civil Service executive director shall:   (a) exercise, on behalf of the county, executive or administrative duties regarding the management and administration of the County Fire Civil Service System, including the management and administration of examinations, classification of duties, preparation of hiring registers, recommendations regarding civil service regulations and policies, and other duties provided in this chapter;     (b) classify persons successfully passing examinations in the order of their ascertained merit and prepare a list of them;     (c) make certification of classifications when required;     (d) make, publish, and distribute necessary rules relative to examinations, classifications, and certifications as may be proper and desirable in the administration of this chapter;     (e) establish and maintain records of employees in the County Fire Civil Service System setting forth as to each employee class, title, pay, status, and other relevant data;     (f) make necessary and proper reports to the County Fire Civil Service Council, the fire chief, or the county executive;     (g) apply and carry out the provisions of this chapter and the policies and rules adopted under it; and     (h) perform other lawful acts that may be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this chapter.       (3) The executive director shall appoint the members of and act as chair to a County Fire Civil Service Advisory Committee which shall assist the executive director in making recommendations to the county executive regarding County Fire Civil Service System rules and policies.    Amended by Chapter 158, 2002 General Session
UT Code § 17-28-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 28 - Firemen's Civil Service Commission|Section 7 - Examinations.

17-28-7. Examinations.    (1) A person may not be appointed to any civil service position as a firefighter in any fire department subject to the provisions of this chapter until he has successfully passed an examination and been certified as eligible for consideration by the County Fire Civil Service executive director, except that any honorably discharged veteran of the United States military service shall receive preferential employment consideration for entry into the County Fire Civil Service System.     (2) All examinations shall be public, competitive, and free and fairly test the ability of persons to discharge the duties of the position.    Amended by Chapter 115, 1992 General Session
UT Code § 17-28-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 28 - Firemen's Civil Service Commission|Section 8 - Eligible appointees to fire department.

17-28-8. Eligible appointees to fire department.  The fire chief of each fire department of counties subject to the provisions of this chapter shall, subject to the rules of the County Fire Civil Service Council, appoint from the certified county fire civil service register, all persons necessary to fill all firefighter civil service positions in the county fire department.  Amended by Chapter 115, 1992 General Session