Capítulo 16. SHERIFFS
42 secciones · 15-16-1 a 15-16-59
Artículo 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 15-16-1Qualification requirements for sheriff; exemptions.
- 15-16-2Certain sureties ineligible.
- 15-16-3Basic training course; compensation and costs.
- 15-16-4Oath of office.
- 15-16-4.1Actions in violation of oath.
- 15-16-5Required bond.
- 15-16-6Examination and approval of bond.
- 15-16-7Recordation and filing of bond.
- 15-16-8How vacancies filled; failure to appoint; certification required.
- 15-16-9Sheriff’s office.
- 15-16-10Duties; penalties; electronic storage.
- 15-16-11Disposition of books.
- 15-16-12Retention of newspapers.
- 15-16-13Law enforcement contracts with municipalities authorized; reimbursement to county.
- 15-16-14Administration of oaths.
- 15-16-15Entries and returns amendable.
- 15-16-16Entries and returns nunc pro tunc.
- 15-16-17Service and execution of processes from justices’ courts.
- 15-16-18Purchase at own sale not permitted.
- 15-16-19Fee system abolished; salary.
- 15-16-20Minimum annual salary; increase; operating expenses.
- 15-16-20.1Additional salary for court coverage.
- 15-16-20.2Monthly contingent expense allowance for the operation of the sheriff’s office.
- 15-16-21Fees for sheriff’s services; disposition of fees.
- 15-16-22Mileage fees for service outside county.
- 15-16-23Appointment of deputy sheriffs; bond.
- 15-16-24Liability for misconduct of jailers.
- 15-16-25Liability for hire received.
- 15-16-26Investigation of charges against sheriff; suspension; additional investigations; assumption of sheriff’s duties; indictment for felony.
- 15-16-27Deposit of cash bonds and reserves of professional bondspersons in interest-bearing accounts; disposition of interest.
- 15-16-28Creation of merit board; appeals from disciplinary actions.
Artículo 2. SHERIFF EMERITUS
- 15-16-40Honorary office created; qualifications; certificate; effect.
Artículo 3. SHERIFF OFFICES’ NOMENCLATURE
- 15-16-50Short title.
- 15-16-51Use of sheriff’s office name.
- 15-16-52Definitions.
- 15-16-53Unauthorized use of sheriff’s office name a violation.
- 15-16-54Symbol, seal, or badge of sheriff’s office; unauthorized use.
- 15-16-55Requests to use sheriff’s office symbols.
- 15-16-56Injunction to restrain violation.
- 15-16-57Civil penalty; attorney’s fees.
- 15-16-58Damages recoverable for unauthorized use of symbols.
- 15-16-59Violation a felony; penalty.