Mark WestbrookParty: RepublicanRepublican
What does this office do?
The Cooke County Constable for Precinct 1 is an elected law enforcement officer for one part of the county, connected to the Justice of the Peace court in that precinct. For a Gainesville resident, the constable’s most common role is carrying out court-related work, such as serving lawsuits, subpoenas, eviction papers, and warrants. The constable can also act as the court officer, or bailiff, for Justice of the Peace proceedings.
A constable is not the same as the Gainesville Police Department or the Cooke County Sheriff, but in Texas a constable is still a licensed peace officer. That means the office can enforce traffic and criminal laws, make arrests, and work with other law enforcement agencies. In everyday terms, you are most likely to deal with the Precinct 1 constable if a local court has issued papers or an order that must be officially delivered or enforced.
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