HB 2679
To allow for the reinstatement of retired Deputy Sheriffs to their former departments.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill creates a program, the Meritorious Reinstatement Program, to allow retired West Virginia Deputy Sheriffs to be reinstated to their former departments. Deputies must meet specific age and service requirements, have retired in good standing, and pass a criminal background check. Upon reinstatement, retirees would need to discontinue retirement payments and repay any benefits received, and be subject to all standard deputy sheriff responsibilities. Sheriffs retain the discretion to decide whether to reinstate a retiree.
Key provisions
- Eligible retirees must be at least 50 years old with 20 years of service or at least 40 years old with 20 years of service.
- Applicants must have retired in good standing and not be under investigation.
- Applicants must be no older than 55 years of age at the time of application.
- Retirees must discontinue retirement payments and repay benefits upon reinstatement.
- Sheriffs have the discretion to decide whether to reinstate a retiree.
- A criminal background investigation is required for applicants.
- Applicants cannot be prohibited from possessing firearms.
- Reinstatement does not influence promotional opportunities.
Who is affected
- Retired Deputy Sheriffs
- West Virginia Sheriffs
- Law Enforcement Agencies in West Virginia
- Potential Applicants for Reinstatement
- The Deputy Sheriff Retirement System (DSRS)
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Flanigan
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