Pennsylvania § 13715 - Not to exercise office until commission granted and recorded and penalty.
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§ 13715. Not to exercise office until commission granted and recorded and penalty.
An individual elected or appointed to the office of sheriff may not execute any of the duties of office before a commission is duly granted to the sheriff by the Governor and properly recorded, under a penalty of imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, at the discretion of the court of common pleas. The individual elected or appointed to the office of sheriff shall be liable to a person injured by acts done by the sheriff under the purview of the office of sheriff.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 13715
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 13715 cover?
Section 13715 ("Not to exercise office until commission granted and recorded and penalty.") 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.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 13715?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 13715" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 13715 apply to my situation?
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