R13-14-103

R13-14-103. Constable Code of Conduct

Last amended: 2025Length: 400 wordsOfficial source

Cite as Ariz. Admin. Code § R13-14-103

A. A constable shall: 1. Comply with all federal, state, and local law; 2. Act in a manner that promotes public confidence in the constable’s office; 3. Be honest and conscientious in all professional and personal interactions; 4. Avoid a conflict of interest, including the appearance of a conflict of interest, in the performance of constable duties; 5. Perform constable duties without: a. Bias or prejudice; and b. Regard for kinship, social or economic status, political interests, public opinion, or fear of criticism or reprisal; 6. Maintain accurate public information regarding the performance of the constable’s duties including the daily activity log required under A.R.S. § 11-445. If a deputy constable is not required to maintain a daily activity log, the elected constable with whom the deputy constable works shall maintain the log of the deputy constable’s daily activity; 7. Provide complete and accurate answers to questions regarding court and other procedures available to an individual who comes in contact with the constable’s office; 8. Act at all times in a manner appropriate for an elected public official; 9. Be courteous, patient, and respectful toward all individuals who come in contact with the constable’s office; 10. Inform an individual who asks for legal advice that as a matter of law, a constable is not allowed to give legal advice while performing the constable’s official duties; and 11. Comply with all training requirements relating to being a constable. B. A constable shall not: 1. Use or attempt to use the constable position to obtain a privilege or exemption for the constable or any other person; 2. Use public funds, property, or other resources for a private or personal purpose; 3. Solicit or accept a gift or favor from any person known to do business with an Arizona justice court; 4. Solicit or accept payment other than mandated compensation for providing assistance that is part of an official duty; 5. Use words or engage in other conduct that a reasonable person would believe reflects bias or prejudice based on race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status; 6. Disclose confidential information received in the course of performing an official duty unless disclosure is required by law; 7. Use information received in the course of performing an official duty for personal gain or advantage; or 8. Engage in retaliatory behavior against a person that files a complaint under R13-14-201.
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