N.C.G.S. § 162-1

Election and term of office.

Effective date: 2026-08-09
Last verified: 2026-08-09
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In each county a sheriff shall be elected by the qualified voters thereof, as is prescribed for members of the General Assembly, and shall hold his office for four years. (Const., art. 4, s. 24; Rev., s. 2808; C.S., s. 3925.)