Constables shall take the oath of office prescribed by the Constitution and give bond, with sufficient surety, to be payable, conditioned and approved as provided by law and in the same manner as other county officials, in a penalty not less than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The bond premium for each constable shall be paid from the general county fund of the respective counties. The board of supervisors of the county may at any time require such additional sum as it deems necessary.
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