Support Questions
- Constable List
- Constable Law
- Section 01 – Constable Guide
- Section 02 – Internal Affairs Report by Kathleen Loos
- Section 03 – Dog Law
- Section 04 – Act 147
- Section 05 – Traffic Authority
- Section 06 – Allen Case
- Section 07 – Miller Case
- Section 08 – Swinehart Case
- Section 09 – Emergency Responders
- Section 10 – PAFOC Brief
- Section 11 – LEOSA
- Section 12 – Emergency Lights
- Section 13 – Wiggs Disposition
- Section 14 – Constable Legislation
- Section 15 – LEO Status
- Section 16 – Agency
- Section 17 – Historical Items
INFOGRAPHIC
Becoming a Constable
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Additional Training
Constables are responsible for their own training. There are many resources for training, some free, some paid. Monroe County provided some guidance on what training would be of value. Certification…
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PCCD Training
To work with the Pennsylvania judiciary Constables have to complete training with PCCD. All costs of training are paid for by Constables. As of 2022 PCCD is offering Constable Basic…
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Bond
State law requires Constables to obtain a Surety Bond in the amount of $3,000. This bond must be filed with the County Clerk of Courts. The provider below is suggested.
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Liability Insurance
State law requires Constables to obtain liability insurance for $250,000/$500,000 and must be filed with the County Clerk of Courts. The providers below are suggestions.
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By Appointment
When there is a vacancy in the Office of PA State Constable a qualified voter can petition the court to be appointed. There is no requirement on the court to…
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By Nomination Petition
To be listed on the election ballot for the Office of PA State Constable you must submit a nomination petition. Nomination petitions are provided by the County Voter Services office.…
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By Write-In
If, on election day there is a vacancy for PA State Constable any qualified voter can write themselves in as a candidate for the office. The person with the most…
