§ 16-84-102 - Persons authorized to take bail.
16-84-102. Persons authorized to take bail.
(a) The following may take bail:
(1) A judge, magistrate, or clerk of the court;
(2) A sheriff or deputy sheriff with respect to any person committed to the common jail of the county;
(3) Any law enforcement officer designated by a municipal police department with respect to any person committed to a municipal jail; and
(4) A law enforcement officer making an arrest as authorized under 16-81-109.
(b) A constable shall not take bail.