Qualifications.

16 Pa.C.S. § 12313
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(a) General rule.--An individual may not be elected to a county office, except the office of district attorney, as provided for under this part, unless the person is: (1) at least 18 years of age; (2) a citizen of the United States; (3) a resident of the county; and (4) has resided within the county for at least the directly preceding year prior to the election. (b) Sheriff.--In addition to the qualifications under subsection (a), an individual may not be eligible for the office of sheriff except in accordance with 44 Pa.C.S. Ch. 74 Subch. C (relating to sheriff and deputy sheriff education and training).
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=16Fetched: 10/16/2026

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