Constables are an integral part of the Justice Court system in the State of Arizona. The Constable is an elected official who serves as the Executive Branch of the Courts. Constables are empowered to serve all process given to them by the Justice of the Peace or other competent authority. The process includes service of criminal and civil subpoenas and summonses; writs of restitution (eviction orders); writs of execution (orders to collect judgments); writs of replevin (orders to seize property); orders of protections and injunctions against harassment as well as any other orders from the courts. Constables may also be involved in sale seized property and summoning jurors for trials.

Constables who are elected by voters within their judicial precincts are able to provide timely and cost efficient service by working directly with the courts in their local communities to ensure the court's orders are served.

The Arizona Constables State Association serves its members by offering professional training to enable them to perform their duties. The Association holds a minimum of two training seminars per year at which time training and updates are provided that comply with requirements mandated by state law.