Article XIV. Counties

Article XIV, Section 8.5. Sheriff - qualifications

Constitution of the State of Colorado

Official text

The general assembly shall have the authority to establish by law qualifications for the office of county sheriff, including but not limited to training and certification requirements.

Source: L. 96: Entire section added, p. 1889, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, L. 97, p. 2392, December 26, 1996.

Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)

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