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Constables, New Canaan, CT
Each town and municipality,
under Connecticut Statutes (Section 7-88) at its biennial municipal election,
elects a specified number of citizens who have qualified under their respective
political party rules to be Constables within that jurisdiction.
Constables have the same powers within their jurisdictions that sheriffs used to
have within their respective counties. (Note: the position of Sheriff was
eliminated in the 2000 State Election by a Referendum question.) The usual
duties involve serving processes or summonses. Normally the services are
arranged through the attorney representing a plaintiff. Constable's fees are
normally paid by that plaintiff through his attorney. Practicing attorneys would
be expected to be aware of currently qualified Constables, but the list is
always available at the Town Clerk's office.
There are six Constables elected by the Town at the November 2001 election.
Term of Office: November
20, 2001 to November 11, 2003 |