Pennsylvania § 13709 - Public list of applicants for deputy sheriff.
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§ 13709. Public list of applicants for deputy sheriff.
The sheriff shall, from time to time, prepare a list of the names of all the individuals who have applied for appointment as deputy sheriff and meet the qualifications for the position. The list shall be posted in a public place for a period of not less than 10 days. After the 10 days have elapsed, the list shall be filed in the office of the prothonotary. No deputy sheriffs shall be appointed by the sheriff whose names do not appear on the list.
Cross References. Section 13709 is referred to in section 13711 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 13709 cover?
Section 13709 ("Public list of applicants for deputy sheriff.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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