17-25-2. Fees for constables -- Civil.
(1) Constables may for their own use collect as compensation in civil matters the same
fees as those specified for sheriffs in Section 17-22-2.5.
(2) Constable fees that exceed the amounts in Section 17-22-2.5 are recoverable:
(a) by the constable only if he has received prior approval for the increased fee from the
party requesting the service; and
(b) by prevailing party as a cost of the action only if the court finds the service and
increased fee are justifiable.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 46, 2001 General Session
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