HB 5019
Relating to requirements for deputy sheriffs
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia law to increase the bond amounts required for county officers, including deputy sheriffs. Specifically, it raises the maximum bond limits for commissioners, circuit court clerks, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, surveyors of lands, county commission clerks, assessors, and county superintendents of schools to $500,000. It also clarifies the definition of ‘deputy sheriff’ and provides an exception for deputy sheriffs who have professional liability insurance.
Key provisions
- Increases bond limits for county officers to $500,000.
- Defines ‘deputy sheriff’ for the purpose of bond requirements.
- Allows counties to provide blanket bond policies for multiple officers.
- Provides an exception to bond requirements for deputy sheriffs with professional liability insurance.
Who is affected
- County Commissioners
- Circuit Court Clerks
- Sheriffs
- Deputy Sheriffs
- County Residents
Notable changes
- Raises bond limits for various county officials.
- Establishes a specific definition of ‘deputy sheriff’.
- Creates an exception to bond requirements based on professional liability insurance.
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