(a) If any constable fails to pay over any money collected by him after demand is made, or fails to return any execution or other process within the time specified in the process, or fails or neglects to perform any other duty required by law, he shall be removed from office by the county court on motion on charges exhibited against him.
(b) A copy of the charges, together with notice of the time of hearing the charges, shall be served on the constable at least five (5) days before the commencement of the term of the court at which the motion is made, which may be served in the same manner as a summons, and by any person over the age of twenty-one (21) years who would be a competent witness.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 16 - Practice, Procedure, And Courts
Subtitle 2 - Courts and Court Officers
Chapter 19 - Justice Of The Peace Courts
§ 16-19-301. Peacekeeping duties and authority — Neglect of duty
§ 16-19-302. Proceedings against constables upon default
§ 16-19-303. Removal from office
§ 16-19-304. Failure to pay moneys collected — Responsibility of sureties — Relief from liability
§ 16-19-305. Continuance in office upon division of township
§ 16-19-306. Restriction on constables' authority to appoint deputies