162-1. Election and term of office. In each county a sheriff shall be elected by the qualified voters thereof, as is prescribed for members of the General Assembly, and shall hold his office for four years. (Const., art. 4, s. 24; Rev., s. 2808; C.S., s. 3925.)
162-2. Disqualifications for the office. (a) No person shall be eligible for the office of sheriff if any of the following apply: (1) The person is not of the age of 21 years. (2) The person has been convicted of a felony in this State, the United States, or any other state, whether or not […]
162-3. Sheriff may resign. Every sheriff may vacate his office by resigning the same to the board of county commissioners of his county; and thereupon the board may proceed to elect another sheriff. (1777, c. 118, s. 1, P.R.; 1808, c. 752, P.R.; R.C., c. 105, s. 15; Code, s. 2077; Rev., s. 2810; C.S., […]
162-5. Vacancy filled; duties performed by coroner or chief deputy. (a) If any vacancy occurs in the office of sheriff, the coroner of the county shall execute all process directed to the sheriff until the first meeting of the board of county commissioners next succeeding such vacancy, when the board of county commissioners shall appoint […]
162-5.1. Vacancy filled in certain counties; duties performed by coroner or chief deputy. (a) If any vacancy occurs in the office of sheriff, the coroner of the county shall execute all process directed to the sheriff until the board of county commissioners shall appoint a sheriff to supply the vacancy for the residue of the […]
