The sheriff forfeits office if the sheriff ceases to be a resident of the county.(b) The term of office of the county sheriff under Article 6, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana is four (4) years and continues until a successor is elected and qualified.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: Ind. Const. Art. 6, § 11; 17-3-1-1 part; 17-3-5-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.548.
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