How do Constables Differ from Police Officers?
Constables receive special training in enforcement and collection of judgments. These individuals are the “enforcement arm of the judicial system”. A court issues a Writ of Execution after a final judgment has been awarded. Executions require the officer to make demand on the judgment debtor and collect the entire judgments owed or seize non-exempt property to satisfy the judgment amount. Pennsylvania State Constables also serve as the primary enforcement authority of each respective District Magistrate’s Court. The duties include court bailiff and serving all summaries and criminal warrants initiated in the District Magistrate’s Office. Constables don’t write speeding tickets and Police Officers don’t collect fines.
