Illinois § 3-6001.5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-6001.5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-6001.5.
Sheriff qualifications. A person is not eligible to be elected or appointed to the office of sheriff, unless that person meets all of the following requirements: (1) Is a United States citizen. (2) Has been a resident of the county for at least one year. (3) Is not a convicted felon. (4) Has a certificate attesting to his or her successful completion of the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Officers Training Course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board or a substantially similar training program of another state or the federal government. This paragraph does not apply to a sheriff currently serving on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 101st General Assembly. (Source: P.A. 101-652, eff. 1-1-22.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 3-6001.5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3-6001.5 cover?
Section 3-6001.5 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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