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Maricopa County, James Rich Jr. 

James is from Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Pennsylvania Western University at California. He lives in Scottsdale with his wife and 2 children. 

Arizona Constables Association, Maricopa County

James is a certified peace officer and supervises the Maricopa County Justice Courts Warrant Program. He previously worked for a police department. 

James Rich currently serves as a constable in Maricopa County for the Desert Ridge Justice Precinct. He was elected to this position in 2016 and is serving his second term. 

As of June 18, 2025, James Rich did not have a website or any information online.

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James Rich

- Most justice of the peace precincts have an elected constable, who serves court papers in civil court cases and makes arrests throughout the county. 
- Constables are responsible for helping carry out the state's laws and keep the peace within the county. They attend the local Justice Court. 
- Constables may collect money that people owe to the court system, conduct evictions, and serve protective orders. 
- County constables are elected in partisan elections to four-year terms. One constable is elected per district, and the districts are the same as the justice of the peace districts. 