Section 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).Amended by Chapter 158, 2024 General Session ,§ 23, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by Chapter 204, 2003 General Session.