In this Chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

“Board” means the Constable Ethics, Standards, and Training Board established under A.R.S. § 22-136(A).

“Business day” means the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for state holidays.

“Case” means administrative action initiated by a written complaint.

“Complainant” means a person, other than the Board, that files a complaint regarding a constable.

“Constable” means an individual elected under A.R.S. § 22-102 and any deputy constable appointed, employed, or authorized by the county board of supervisors.

“Final administrative decision” has the meaning specified at A.R.S. § 41-1092.

“For cause” means a reason for disciplinary action under A.R.S. Title 22, Chapter 1, Article 3, or this Chapter.

“Just cause” means the standard the Board will meet before taking disciplinary action against a constable. Just cause involves all of the following:

The constable had notice of the required conduct,

The required conduct is reasonable,

The constable was provided due process,

There was a preponderance of evidence establishing the conduct leading to disciplinary action occurred,

The Board took similar disciplinary action against others with similar conduct,

The disciplinary action is not excessive, and

The disciplinary action is reasonable related to the seriousness of the conduct.

“Party” has the meaning specified at A.R.S. § 41-1001.

“Person” has the meaning specified at A.R.S. § 1-215.

“Respondent” means a constable against whom a complaint is filed.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 24 A.A.R. 1518, effective June 30, 2018 (Supp. 18-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 3058 (September 26, 2025), effective November 2, 2025 (Supp. 25-3).