1. A. A constable shall:

   1. 1. Comply with all federal, state, and local law;
   2. 2. Act in a manner that promotes public confidence in the constable’s office;
   3. 3. Be honest and conscientious in all professional and personal interactions;
   4. 4. Avoid a conflict of interest, including the appearance of a conflict of interest, in the performance of constable duties;

   5. 5. Perform constable duties without:

      1. a. Bias or prejudice; and
      2. b. Regard for kinship, social or economic status, political interests, public opinion, or fear of criticism or reprisal;
   6. 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. 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. 8. Act at all times in a manner appropriate for an elected public official;
   9. 9. Be courteous, patient, and respectful toward all individuals who come in contact with the constable’s office;
   10. 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. 11. Comply with all training requirements relating to being a constable.

2. B. A constable shall not:

   1. 1. Use or attempt to use the constable position to obtain a privilege or exemption for the constable or any other person;
   2. 2. Use public funds, property, or other resources for a private or personal purpose;
   3. 3. Solicit or accept a gift or favor from any person known to do business with an Arizona justice court;
   4. 4. Solicit or accept payment other than mandated compensation for providing assistance that is part of an official duty;
   5. 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. 6. Disclose confidential information received in the course of performing an official duty unless disclosure is required by law;
   7. 7. Use information received in the course of performing an official duty for personal gain or advantage; or
   8. 8. Engage in retaliatory behavior against a person that files a complaint under R13-14-201.

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).