Constables are a Law Enforcement Agency
that deal with the following:
1. Court Issued documents, some
examples:
- Citations-an official process by which a
plaintiff gives a defendant notice of suit.
- Forcible Entry & Detainer-provide a
summary, speedy, simple and inexpensive remedy for
determination of who is entitled to possession of real
property and/or post due rent.
- Writ of Possession-allows a landlord who
prevails in an eviction suit to take possession of the
premises that were in dispute.
- Subpoenas-an order issued by the court.
It is a command to appear at a certain time and place to
give testimony upon a certain matter.
- Temporary Restraining Order-an emergency
remedy of brief duration that may be issued only in
exceptional circumstances and only until the trial court can
hear arguments or evidence.
2. Justice of the Peace Courts
- Our department services two
Justice of the Peace.
Precinct 1
Place 1-Honorable Judge Juan Paz
Precinct 2 Place 2-Honorable Judge Oscar Liendo
3. Truancy Court
- Deputy Constables serve as Bailiffs for
the Justice of the Peace Court proceedings. Justice’s of
the Peace hear testimony made by parents and children to
determine the extent of punishment or fine when there is
enough evidence to prove that the child has been absent
(unexcused) for a significant number of times.
4. Traffic Violations
- Traffic citations are issued to
violators of law, suspicious activity, controlled
substances, and defective equipment.
5. Warrants
- Warrant is the general name given for
this document. Commands an officer to take a named
defendant into custody.
6. Juvenile Justice Alternative
Education Program
- Three of our Deputy Constables are
placed at the Webb County Juvenile Justice Alternative
Education Program. Police officers of the alternative
school maintain order at the school and perform daily
routine pat downs of students, assist the Webb County
Probation Department with random Drug Tests as well as
detain/arrest school violators for behavioral issues and or
Drug related incidents
7. Webb County Youth Village
- One of our deputy Constables is placed at the Webb County Juvenile Detention Center. Work involves monitoring and/or patrolling grounds; receive visitors, inspecting and safeguarding state and court buildings.