KRS 70.270: Disciplinary and removal procedures by sheriff -- Charges by citizen.

(1) Any deputy sheriff may be removed, suspended, or laid -off by the sheriff for any

cause which will promote the efficiency of the department. Except when an

appointment is revoked during the probationary period described in KRS 70.267(5),

the sheriff shall furnish a covered deputy with a written statement of the reason why

the action was taken.

(2) Except for the revocation of an appointment pursuant to KRS 70.267(5), every

action in the nature of a dismissal, suspension, or reduction made by the sheriff

shall be subject to review by the board at the request of any deputy sheriff affected

by the provisions of KRS 70.260 to 70.273.

(3) Any citizen who makes written charges of misconduct, under oath, concerning the

actions of any deputy sheriff covered by the pr ovisions of KRS 70.260 to 70.273

shall present the charges to the sheriff, who shall investigate the charges. The sheriff

shall determine what action, if any, shall be taken against the deputy, subject to the

limitations set out in KRS 70.260 to 70.273. Th e citizen may appeal the

determination of the sheriff to the board.