Pennsylvania § 12313 Qualifications

Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 12313 — Qualifications

Pennsylvania § 12313

JurisdictionPennsylvania

Title 16COUNTIES

PartPART IV

Ch. 123COUNTY OFFICERS

Subch.GENERAL PROVISIONS

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16 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 12313 (2026).

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(a)General rule.--An individual may not be elected to a county office, except the office of district attorney, as provided for under this part, unless the person is:

(1)at least 18 years of age;

(2)a citizen of the United States;

(3)a resident of the county; and

(4)has resided within the county for at least the directly preceding year prior to the election.

(b)Sheriff.--In addition to the qualifications under subsection (a), an individual may not be eligible for the office of sheriff except in accordance with 44 Pa.C.S. Ch. 74 Subch. C (relating to sheriff and deputy sheriff education and training).

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(a) General rule.--An individual may not be elected to a county office, except the office of district attorney, as provided for under this part, unless the person is:

(1) at least 18 years of age;

(2) a citizen of the United States;

(3) a resident of the county; and

(4) has resided within the county for at least the directly preceding year prior to the election.

(b) Sheriff.--In addition to the qualifications under subsection (a), an individual may not be eligible for the office of sheriff except in accordance with 44 Pa.C.S. Ch. 74 Subch. C (relating to sheriff and deputy sheriff education and training).