(a) General rule.--Except as set forth in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for a constable to hold or exercise the office of magisterial district judge or alderman.
(b) Exceptions.--Nothing in this section or in any other law or court rule shall be construed to prohibit a constable from:
(1) being an officer of a political body or political party as those terms are defined in the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code;
(2) holding the office of a national, State or county committee of a political party;
(3) running for and holding an elective office; or
(4) participating in election-day activities.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 7101 - Scope of chapter
Section 7103 - Cities of the first class
Section 7112 - Cities of the second and third classes
Section 7122 - Deputy constables
Section 7132 - Police officers
Section 7142 - Conduct and insurance
Section 7143 - Board established
Section 7144 - Program established
Section 7145 - Program contents
Section 7146 - Continuing education
Section 7148 - Use of firearms
Section 7149 - Restricted account
Section 7151 - General imposition of duties and grant of powers
Section 7153 - Service of process
Section 7154 - Collection of taxes
Section 7155 - Arrest of offenders against forest laws
Section 7157 - Returns and appearance
Section 7158 - Arrest in boroughs
Section 7159 - Trespassing livestock
Section 7159.1 - Sale of trespassing livestock
Section 7161.1 - Specific fees
Section 7163 - Election services
Section 7164 - Impounding, selling and viewing fees
Section 7166 - Returns to court
Section 7171 - Election notice in certain areas
Section 7174 - Action against security
Section 7175 - Criminal penalty
Section 7176 - Compensation violation