The sheriff of each county, as soon as may be after entering upon the duties of his office, shall appoint some proper person undersheriff of said county, who shall also be a general deputy, to serve during the pleasure of the sheriff. As often as a vacancy occurs in the office of such undersheriff, or he becomes incapable of executing the same, another shall in like manner be appointed in his place.
Source: G.L. § 491. G.S. § 595. R.S. 08: § 1275. C.L. § 8750. CSA: C. 45, § 97. CRS 53: § 35-5-9. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-9.
Cross references: For substitute officers having the same powers and compensation, see § 30-10-106.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 30 - Government - County
§ 30-10-501. Sheriff - Election - Bond - Insurance
§ 30-10-503. Sheriff Assumes Duties - When
§ 30-10-504. Undersheriff - Duties - Vacancy
§ 30-10-505. Vacancy in Office - Powers of Undersheriff
§ 30-10-509. Liability of Sheriff for Neglect
§ 30-10-511. Sheriff Custodian of Jail
§ 30-10-512. Sheriff to Act as Fire Warden
§ 30-10-514. Sheriff to Transport Prisoners
§ 30-10-515. Sheriff to Execute Writs - Attend Court
§ 30-10-516. Sheriffs to Preserve Peace - Command Aid
§ 30-10-517. Outgoing Sheriff May Proceed With Writs
§ 30-10-518. Coroner When Acting as Sheriff
§ 30-10-519. Service on Sheriff, Made How
§ 30-10-520. Sheriff Not to Act as Attorney
§ 30-10-521. Illegal Fees - Penalty
§ 30-10-522. Actions Against Sheriff - Sureties Liable - When
§ 30-10-523. Sheriff - Permits for Concealed Handguns
§ 30-10-526. Sheriff Office Hiring - Required Use of Waiver - Definitions
§ 30-10-527. Behavioral Health Professionals - Grant Applications Encouraged - Definition - Repeal