§ 13706 — Deputy sheriff's qualifications

(a) Requirements.--A sheriff may not appoint an individual as a chief deputy or any other deputy sheriff unless the sheriff files with the prothonotary, before the appointment of the individual, the name and photograph of the individual and an affidavit of the individual setting forth the following:

(1) The full name, age and residence address of the individual, chief deputy or other deputy sheriff.

(2) That the individual, chief deputy or other deputy sheriff is a citizen of the United States and 18 years of age or older.

(3) That the individual, chief deputy or other deputy sheriff has never been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude under Federal or State law or the laws of another state.

(4) That the individual, chief deputy or other deputy sheriff has not, for a period of two years immediately preceding the filing of the affidavit under this subsection:

(i) acted individually or as the agent or employee of another person in a labor dispute;

(ii) provided any service as a private detective, private police officer or private guard in a labor dispute;

(iii) received any fee or compensation for acting as a private detective, private police officer or private guard in a labor dispute;

(iv) conducted the business of a private detective agency or any agency supplying private detectives, private police officers or private guards in a labor dispute; or

(v) advertised or solicited the business of a private detective agency or any agency supplying private detectives, private police officers or private guards in a labor dispute.

(b) Limitation.--An individual may not be appointed or receive compensation as chief deputy or any other deputy except in accordance with 44 Pa.C.S. Ch. 74 Subch. C (relating to sheriff and deputy sheriff education and training).

Legislative History

Cross References.Section 13706 is referred to in sections 13707, 13708, 13711, 13712 of this title.