HB4872

To allow for the reinstatement of retired Deputy Sheriffs to their former departments.

Introduced·1/28/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4872 allows retired Deputy Sheriffs to be reinstated to their former departments.

West Virginia HB4872 amends the Code of West Virginia to provide guidelines for reinstating retired Deputy Sheriffs to their former departments. The reinstatement is at the discretion of the sheriff and is subject to certain conditions. Eligible applicants must have served more than six months, have no pending charges of misconduct, seek reinstatement within five years of resignation, reside in the same county, and pass a medical and psychological examination. If successfully reinstated, the applicant will be the lowest in rank in the sheriff’s office.

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History

Jan 28

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 28

House

To Judiciary

Jan 28

House

Introduced in House