Section 13713 - Chief deputy sheriff to act as sheriff in case of vacancy

If a sheriff is legally removed from office or dies or resigns before the expiration of the term for which the sheriff was commissioned, the chief deputy sheriff shall: (1) execute the office of sheriff and perform all duties required by the office of sheriff; and (2) receive and retain the compensation provided by law for sheriffs until another sheriff is commissioned and notice is given to the chief deputy sheriff. Cross References. Section 13713 is referred to in section 13703 of this title.