Issue of Kentucky Constables Could be Left to Local Governments

Stu Johnson (KPR) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:45:00 +0000

The office of constable, which is established by Kentucky’s state constitution, is again under scrutiny. Earlier attempts to eliminate the office have failed. However, critics this year are taking a different approach.

Constables Report Encourages Lawmakers Seeking to Abolish Office

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:18:35 +0000

Kentucky lawmakers who advocate abolishing the office of constable are emboldened by a new report from the state justice cabinet calling for just that. Constables have the same law enforcement powers as county sheriffs, but without the specific duties. Like sheriffs, the position is outlined in the constitution. For years, lawmakers have tried to pass a constitutional amendment to end the office. The report said constables have little law enforcement purpose in Kentucky, accounting for .20 of recorded law enforcement in the state.

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Issue of Kentucky Constables Could be Left to Local Governments

Constables Report Encourages Lawmakers Seeking to Abolish Office