Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 17-25-2 - Fees for constables - Civil(1) Constables may for their own use collect as compensation in civil matters the same fees as those specified for sheriffs in Section 17-22-2.5.(2) Constable fees that exceed the amounts in Section 17-22-2.5 are recoverable:(a) by the constable only if he has received prior approval for the increased fee from the party requesting the service; and(b) by prevailing party as a cost of the action only if the court finds the service and increased fee are justifiable.Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 46, 2001 General Session.