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Code · Kentucky · Chapter 70 — Sheriffs, constables, and county police force

70.010 Special oath of sheriff.

136 words·~1 min read·/ky/chapter-70/70-010

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(1)In addition to the oath prescribed in the Constitution, every sheriff shall take the
following oath: "I, A B, do swear that I will do right, as well to the poor as to the
rich, in all things belonging to my office as sheriff; that I will do no wrong to any
one for any gift, reward or promise, nor for favor or hatred, and in all things I will
faithfully and impartially execute the duties of my office according to the best of my
skill and judgment, so help me God."
(2)The oath specified in subsection
(1)of this section may be administered by any
person who may administer an oath pursuant to KRS 62.020. A person shall not
administer the oath specified in subsection
(1)of this section to himself or herself.
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