LA HB242

Authorizes each elected constable of a justice of the peace court in St. Tammany Parish to appoint one deputy constable, with the constable being responsible for the deputy's acts

Requires deputy constables to take the constitutional oath of office and file a duplicate copy with the Attorney General's office within 72 hours of administration

Deputy constables must meet the same qualifications and training requirements as constables and must be residents of St. Tammany Parish, though not necessarily the specific ward

Compensation for deputy constables is set by the appointing constable and paid from office fees; deputies are prohibited from receiving any compensation from local governments, political subdivisions, or the state

Does not affect the existing authority of justices of the peace to appoint special deputy constables under R.S. 13:3477