Utah SB0156 amends constable duties, allowing payment schedules instead of property seizure and technical changes.

Utah SB0156 modifies the duties of constables, allowing them to establish payment schedules with individuals instead of seizing property. It also mandates that constables notify the sheriff's office or police department before serving executions or warrants of arrest. If a county withdraws an appointed constable's authority, the authority of all deputy constables is also withdrawn, and the county must notify the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division. The bill includes technical and conforming changes and takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah SB0156 amends constable duties, allowing payment schedules instead of property seizure and technical changes.

Utah SB0156 modifies the duties of constables, allowing them to establish payment schedules with individuals instead of seizing property. It also mandates that constables notify the sheriff's office or police department before serving executions or warrants of arrest. If a county withdraws an appointed constable's authority, the authority of all deputy constables is also withdrawn, and the county must notify the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division. The bill includes technical and conforming changes and takes effect on May 6, 2026.