§ 162-1. Election and term of office.
Chapter 162.
Sheriff.
Article 1.
The Office.
§ 162‑1. Election and term of office.
In each county a sheriff shall be elected by the qualified votersthereof, as is prescribed for members of the General Assembly, and shall holdhis office for four years. (Const., art. 4, s. 24; Rev., s. 2808; C.S., s. 3925.)