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WV HB2685
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Elliott Pritt
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AI Summary
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County sheriffs may appoint a deputy chief position that ranks below the chief deputy but above regular sworn deputies, serving to augment administrative staff while remaining subject to field work assignments when needed
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Only sheriff's departments with 25 or more sworn deputy sheriffs on staff are eligible to create this position
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The appointment is entirely discretionary, with no obligation for eligible sheriffs to utilize the position
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Deputy chiefs would be subject to the same laws and regulations as chief deputies, including state statutes and the federal Hatch Act
Legislative Description
To provide Sheriffs across the State of West Virginia the authority and discretion to appoint a qualified person to the position of Deputy Chief
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/20/2025