Kentucky Statutes 70.010 – Special oath of sheriff
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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.
Effective: June 26, 2007
History: Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 132, sec. 2, effective June 26, 2007. — Amended
1978 Ky. Acts ch. 384, sec. 157, effective June 17, 1978. — Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4555.
(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.
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 70.010
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
Effective: June 26, 2007
History: Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 132, sec. 2, effective June 26, 2007. — Amended
1978 Ky. Acts ch. 384, sec. 157, effective June 17, 1978. — Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4555.