Montana Code 7-32-2104. Qualifications of deputy sheriff
7-32-2104. Qualifications of deputy sheriff. (1) A sheriff may not employ an individual as a deputy sheriff unless the individual:
Terms Used In Montana Code 7-32-2104
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(a)is a graduate of an accredited high school or the equivalent;
(b)is of good moral character;
(c)has never been convicted of a felony;
(d)has not within 5 years immediately preceding the date of employment been affiliated in any manner with a subversive organization; and
(e)has been examined by a physician licensed to practice in the state of Montana within 30 days immediately preceding the date of employment and has been pronounced in good physical condition.
(2)This section is not applicable to any deputy sheriff whose term of employment commenced prior to March 2, 1967.