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HB 242 Original 2026 Regular Session Carver
Abstract: Authorizes an elected constable of the justice of the peace in St. Tammany Parish to appoint a deputy constable.
Proposed law authorizes each duly elected constable of a justice of the peace court in St. Tammany Parish to appoint and to fix the compensation of one deputy constable, for whose acts the constable shall be responsible.
Proposed law requires a copy of the oath of office to be filed with the office of the attorney general within 72 hours after the oath is administered.
Proposed law requires each deputy constable to have the same qualifications and training as required by law for a constable of a justice of the peace court and be a resident of St. Tammany Parish.
Proposed law prohibits such deputy constable from being paid any compensation from any local governing body or political subdivision, other than the constable's office, and provides that such deputy constable is not entitled to any compensation from the state.
(Adds R.S. 13:2583.8)