Missouri SJR87 amends the state constitution to preserve the right to elect county sheriffs and restrict their removal.

Missouri SJR87 amends the Missouri Constitution to ensure citizens can elect county sheriffs and prohibits their removal except by a writ of quo warranto initiated by the attorney general. The amendment also specifies that sheriffs are the chief law enforcement officers in their counties, responsible for maintaining peace and executing court processes. Exceptions apply to certain cities and counties with charter forms of government.

Missouri SJR87 amends the state constitution to preserve the right to elect county sheriffs and restrict their removal.

Missouri SJR87 amends the Missouri Constitution to ensure citizens can elect county sheriffs and prohibits their removal except by a writ of quo warranto initiated by the attorney general. The amendment also specifies that sheriffs are the chief law enforcement officers in their counties, responsible for maintaining peace and executing court processes. Exceptions apply to certain cities and counties with charter forms of government.