(1) Any deputy sheriff may be removed, suspended, or laid-off by the sheriff for any cause which will promote the efficiency of the department. Except when an appointment is revoked during the probationary period described in KRS § 70.267(5), the sheriff shall furnish a covered deputy with a written statement of the reason why the action was taken.
(2) Except for the revocation of an appointment pursuant to KRS § 70.267(5), every action in the nature of a dismissal, suspension, or reduction made by the sheriff shall be subject to review by the board at the request of any deputy sheriff affected by the provisions of KRS § 70.260 to KRS § 70.273.

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 70.270

  • Action: includes all proceedings in any court of this state. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.

(3) Any citizen who makes written charges of misconduct, under oath, concerning the actions of any deputy sheriff covered by the provisions of KRS § 70.260 to KRS § 70.273 shall present the charges to the sheriff, who shall investigate the charges. The sheriff shall determine what action, if any, shall be taken against the deputy, subject to the limitations set out in KRS § 70.260 to KRS § 70.273. The citizen may appeal the determination of the sheriff to the board.
Effective: July 15, 1996
History: Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 104, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1996. — Created
1992 Ky. Acts ch. 438, sec. 4, effective July 14, 1992.

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