2014 Kentucky Revised Statutes CHAPTER 70 - SHERIFFS, CONSTABLES, AND COUNTY POLICE FORCE 70.270 Disciplinary and removal procedures by sheriff -- Charges by citizen.
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70.270 Disciplinary and removal procedures by sheriff -- Charges by citizen.
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Any deputy sheriff may be removed, suspended, or laid-off by the sheriff for
any cause which will promote the efficiency of the department. Except when an
appointment is revoked during the probationary period described in KRS
70.267(5), the sheriff shall furnish a covered deputy with a written statement of
the reason why the action was taken.
Except for the revocation of an appointment pursuant to KRS 70.267(5), every
action in the nature of a dismissal, suspension, or reduction made by the sheriff
shall be subject to review by the board at the request of any deputy sheriff
affected by the provisions of KRS 70.260 to 70.273.
Any citizen who makes written charges of misconduct, under oath, concerning
the actions of any deputy sheriff covered by the provisions of KRS 70.260 to
70.273 shall present the charges to the sheriff, who shall investigate the
charges. The sheriff shall determine what action, if any, shall be taken against
the deputy, subject to the limitations set out in KRS 70.260 to 70.273. The
citizen may appeal the determination of the sheriff to the board.
Effective:July 15, 1996
History: Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 104, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1996. -Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 438, sec. 4, effective July 14, 1992.
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