What is a justice of the peace? A justice of the peace is a judicial officer who serves as a legal authority close to the average citizen. The duties include hearing small claims lawsuits, preliminary ...

WALLER COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A Waller County constable believes he was racially profiled earlier this week by law enforcement when he was pulled over. Precinct 3 Constable Herschel Smith said he was ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This year is an election year, and thousands of Arkansans will head to the polls in November. National and local races will be decided in the general election, but maybe the least ...

A suspect is in custody following a manhunt after a Texas deputy constable was shot and killed on his way to work, police said. On Tuesday afternoon, the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 identified ...