Public information
About the Office
A plain-language introduction to the elected constable office and its public role.
Content status: In Review · Development content subject to final review.
An elected public office
Pennsylvania constables are elected at the municipal level. For judicial duties, state law requires certification, continuing education and professional liability insurance.
Sources and review date
- Title 44, Chapter 71 - Constables — Pennsylvania General Assembly; reviewed 2026-07-12
- General Information on Basic Training and Basic Firearms Courses — Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency; reviewed 2026-07-12
Service area
The office serves Bedford and Huntingdon Counties and surrounding areas. This describes the primary service area and does not state a limit on lawful service elsewhere.
Sources and review date
- Hopewell Township Constable Office Policy Clarification (internal project record) — Office-provided project direction; reviewed 2026-07-12