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How does the county Sheriff get his job and what are his responsibilities?
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trooper3316
March 9, 2010 at 9:15 pm
The Sheriff is elected, and is the primary law enforcement officer for the county.
Besides law enforcement, the Sheriff runs the county jail, and is responsible for civil and criminal paper service.
the archer
March 9, 2010 at 9:24 pm
In our neck of the woods, the Sheriff is elected.
His responsibilities are numerous.
Mr. Goodhi ©
March 9, 2010 at 10:06 pm
He gets elected by the voters in the county.
His responsibilities are to run the county jail & oversee the deputies.
ranger_co_1_75
March 9, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Depends on the laws of your state. In my state, the state constitution provides for “Home Rule”, which means each county can decide how to elect or appoint a public official.
Some county’s elect the Sheriff, some counties the elected Commissioners (governing body) appoints the Sheriff.
allenbmeangene
March 9, 2010 at 10:21 pm
It varies from state to state, but typically, a county sheriff is elected. Usually, the county sheriff is responsible for law enforcement in unincorporated areas of the county, although he technically has jurisdiction over the entire county, including incorporated municipalities. The sheriff also has civil law responsibilities and is typically responsible for providing courtroom security, and is in charge of the county jail (except in Kentucky, where county jails are under a separate official).