HB 2685
To provide Sheriffs across the State of West Virginia the authority and discretion to appoint a qualified person to the position of Deputy Chief
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill would allow West Virginia sheriffs to appoint a qualified person as a Deputy Chief within their department. The Deputy Chief would assist the sheriff and chief deputy, performing administrative duties and potentially assisting with law enforcement tasks when needed. Sheriffs would have discretion in whether to create this position, and it would require the department to have at least 25 deputy sheriffs on staff. The Deputy Chief’s role and responsibilities would be similar to those of a chief deputy, but with a slightly lower level of authority.
Key provisions
- County sheriffs can appoint a Deputy Chief.
- The Deputy Chief assists the sheriff and chief deputy.
- The sheriff has discretion in creating and utilizing the position.
- The department must have at least 25 deputy sheriffs to be eligible.
- The Deputy Chief’s duties are similar to a chief deputy’s, but with less authority.
- The Deputy Chief is subject to state statutes and the Hatch Act.
Who is affected
- County Sheriffs
- Deputy Sheriffs
- County Executives
Notable changes
- Creates a new position – Deputy Chief – within county sheriff departments.
- Grants sheriffs discretionary authority in appointing a Deputy Chief.
- Establishes a minimum deputy sheriff staffing requirement for utilizing the position.
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