A constable who shall fail to discharge any of the duties required of him, when no other penalty is provided for such failure, shall be liable to be fined, as for a contempt, not exceeding Fifty Dollars ($50.00) by the justice of the peace before whom the proceedings may be pending.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 19 - Counties and County Officers
§ 19-19-2. Election from single member election districts
§ 19-19-3. Oath and bond of office
§ 19-19-5. General duties of constables; training program
§ 19-19-6. Training programs for constables
§ 19-19-7. Constable to attend justices' court
§ 19-19-8. Compensation for constable serving as justice court bailiff
§ 19-19-9. Effect of failure to execute and return execution
§ 19-19-11. Effect of failure to pay money on execution