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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 16 Pa.C.S.A. Counties § 12313. Qualifications

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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  1 (relating to sheriff and deputy sheriff education and training).

1 44 Pa.C.S.A. § 7421 et seq.
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