A justice of the peace who accepts the office of deputy sheriff and qualifies as such, or continues the duties of such office where he has already qualified, shall thereby vacate his office as a justice of the peace.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 6. General Provisions Respecting Officers
Article 5. Terms of Office; Matters Affecting the Right to Hold Office
§6-5-1. When Terms of Office to Begin
§6-5-2. Continuance Until Successor Qualified
§6-5-3. Validity of Acts of Officers De Facto
§6-5-5. Disqualification by Conviction of Treason, Felony, or Bribery
§6-5-6. Disqualification by Sale or Farming of Office or Sharing of Emoluments
§6-5-7. Disqualification by Duelling
§6-5-8. Disqualification of Justice Who Accepts Office as Deputy Sheriff
§6-5-9. Office Property to Be Delivered to Successor
§6-5-10. Procedure on Failure to Deliver Property to Successor; Penalty
§6-5-12. Leave of Absence for Public Officials for Performing Public Duties