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Senate amends sheriff‑qualification bill, extends deadline for temporary appointees
Summary
The Senate passed House Bill 12 after adopting a floor amendment that extended the time for appointed county sheriffs to complete required training from 30 to 60 days; the bill modifies certification requirements and sets a timeframe for interim appointees.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 4 amended and passed House Bill 12, which revises certification and appointment timelines for county sheriffs.
Sponsor Senator Jenkins described the measure as simplifying certification requirements: it retains POST certification but allows an alternative 40‑hour Correctional Facility Management course as part of the qualifications…
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