17-25-1. General powers and duties. (1)A constable shall: (a)attend the justice courts within the constable's city or county when required by contract or court order; and (b)execute, serve, and return all process directed or delivered to the constable by a judge of the justice court serving the city or county, or by any competent authority within the limits of this section. (2)A constable may: (a)serve any process throughout the state; and (b)carry out all other functions associated with a constable. (3)A constable shall serve exclusively as an agent for: (a)the state, city, or county that has a contract with the constable; or (b)the court authorizing or directing the constable. (4)Except as otherwise provided in this part, a constable may not serve as an agent, or be deemed to be serving as an agent, for a person that is not described in Subsection (3).
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