Kansas § 19-822 Uniforms and display of badges by sheriff and deputies; requirements; exceptions

Kansas Statutes

§ 19-822 — Uniforms and display of badges by sheriff and deputies; requirements; exceptions

Kansas § 19-822

Ch. 19COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS

Art. 8SHERIFF

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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 19-822 (2026).

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County sheriffs and their deputies, when on duty, shall be dressed in a distinctive uniform which shall be furnished by the county, and display a badge of office: Provided, The wearing of such uniform and badge shall be discretionary at the option of the sheriff when he or his deputies are engaged in special investigations or mental patient assignments: And provided further, That special deputies appointed by the sheriff, detectives, clerical personnel and civil process servers; and deputies while engaged in the transportation of prisoners may be excluded from the requirements of this section at the option of the sheriff.

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County sheriffs and their deputies, when on duty, shall be dressed in a distinctive uniform which shall be furnished by the county, and display a badge of office: Provided, The wearing of such uniform and badge shall be discretionary at the option of the sheriff when he or his deputies are engaged in special investigations or mental patient assignments: And provided further, That special deputies appointed by the sheriff, detectives, clerical personnel and civil process servers; and deputies while engaged in the transportation of prisoners may be excluded from the requirements of this section at the option of the sheriff.