KRS 70.010: Special oath of sheriff.

(1) In addition to the oath prescribed in the Constitution, every sheriff shall take the

following oath: "I, A B, do swear that I will do right, as well to the poor as to the

rich, in all things belonging to my office as sheriff; that I will do no wrong to any

one for any gift, reward or promise, nor for favor or hatred, and in all things I will

faithfully and impartially execute the duties of my office according to the best of my

skill and judgment, so help me God."

(2) The oath specified in subsection (1) of this section may be administered by any

person who may administer an oath pursuant to KRS 62.020. A person shall not

administer the oath specified in subsection (1) of this section to himself or herself.