A sheriff shall be elected in each county for the term of four years and, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, before entering upon the duties of office, shall execute to the people of the state of Colorado a bond, with at least three sufficient sureties, in the sum of not less […]
No person is eligible for nomination, election, or appointment to the office of sheriff unless the person: Is a citizen of the United States, is a citizen of the state of Colorado, and is a resident of the county to which the person is to be appointed or elected; Possesses a high school diploma or […]
Every person elected or appointed to the office of sheriff for the first time shall: Attend a minimum of eighty clock hours at a new sheriff training course developed and facilitated either by the county sheriffs of Colorado, incorporated, or any other training resource agency approved by the Colorado peace officers standards and training board, […]
In the event a sheriff fails to comply with the requirements set forth in section 30-10-501.6, such sheriff’s pay must be suspended by the board of county commissioners in accordance with subsection (2) of this section. Such sheriff’s pay shall be reinstated with back pay by the board of county commissioners upon completion of said […]
If a sheriff executes a bond pursuant to section 30-10-501 (1), the condition of the bond shall be in substance as follows: “Whereas, the above bounden ………. was elected to the office of sheriff of the county of ………., on the ………. day of ……….; Now, the condition of this obligation is such that if […]
When the term of office of any sheriff expires and the sheriff-elect qualifies according to law, the county clerk and recorder shall issue a notice setting forth that said sheriff-elect has qualified according to law, which notice shall be served by the new sheriff on the former sheriff, whereupon such former sheriff shall immediately transfer […]
The sheriff of each county, as soon as may be after entering upon the duties of his office, shall appoint some proper person undersheriff of said county, who shall also be a general deputy, to serve during the pleasure of the sheriff. As often as a vacancy occurs in the office of such undersheriff, or […]
When a vacancy occurs in the office of sheriff of any county, the undersheriff of such county shall in all things execute the office of sheriff until a sheriff is appointed or elected and qualified. Any default or misfeasance in office of such undersheriff in the meantime, as well as before such vacancy, shall be […]
Each sheriff may appoint as many deputies as the sheriff may think proper and may revoke such appointments at will; except that a sheriff shall adopt personnel policies, including policies for the review of revocation of appointments. Before revoking an appointment of a deputy, the sheriff shall notify the deputy of the reason for the […]
When any sheriff neglects to make due return of any writ of process delivered to the sheriff to be executed, or is guilty of any default or misconduct in relation thereto, the sheriff is liable to fine or attachment or both, at the discretion of the court, subject to appeal. The fine, however, shall not […]
Except as provided in section 16-11-308.5, C.R.S., the sheriff shall have charge and custody of the jails of the county, and of the prisoners in the jails, and shall supervise them himself or herself or through a deputy or jailer. Source: G.L. § 495. G.S. § 599. R.S. 08: § 1279. C.L. § 8754. CSA: […]
Subject to the provisions of the community wildfire protection plan prepared by the county in accordance with section 30-15-401.7, the sheriff of every county, in addition to other duties, shall act as fire warden of his or her respective county and is responsible for the coordination of fire suppression efforts in case of prairie, forest, […]
Subject to the provisions of the community wildfire protection plan prepared by the county in accordance with section 30-15-401.7, it is the duty of the sheriff to assume the responsibility for coordinating fire suppression efforts in case of any prairie, forest, or wildland fire or wildfire occurring in the unincorporated area of the county outside […]
The sheriff of any county may request assistance from a fire protection district or municipality in controlling or extinguishing a fire occurring on private property if, in the judgment of such sheriff, the fire constitutes a danger to the health and safety of the public or a risk of serious damage to property. Except as […]
It is the duty of any sheriff transporting prisoners to a correctional facility, as defined in section 17-1-102, C.R.S., or other place of confinement to convey to such facility or other place of confinement at one time all prisoners who may have been convicted and sentenced and who are ready for such transportation. If any […]
The sheriff, in person or by his undersheriff or deputy, shall serve and execute, according to law, all processes, writs, precepts, and orders issued or made by lawful authority and to him directed, and shall serve the several courts of record held in his county. Source: G.L. § 496. G.S. § 600. R.S. 08: § […]
It is the duty of the sheriffs, undersheriffs, and deputies to keep and preserve the peace in their respective counties, and to quiet and suppress all affrays, riots, and unlawful assemblies and insurrections. For that purpose, and for the service of process in civil or criminal cases, and in apprehending or securing any person for […]
Every sheriff going out of office at the expiration of the sheriff’s term and having any order of fieri facias or fee bill that the sheriff has levied but not collected shall collect such execution or fee bill in the same manner as if the sheriff’s term of office had not expired. Source: G.L. § […]
The provisions of sections 30-10-503 and 30-10-517 shall apply to all coroners when by virtue of the laws of the state they are required to perform the duties of sheriff. Source: G.L. § 500. G.S. § 604. R.S. 08: § 1287. C.L. § 8762. CSA: C. 45, § 109. CRS 53: § 35-5-18. C.R.S. 1963: […]
Every paper required by law to be served on the sheriff may be served on him in person or left at his office during business hours. Source: G.L. § 503. G.S. § 607. R.S. 08: § 1290. C.L. § 8765. CSA: C. 45, § 112. CRS 53: § 35-5-19. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-19.
