A justice of the peace who accepts the office of deputy sheriff and qualifies as such, or continues the duties of such office where he has already qualified, shall thereby vacate his office as a justice of the peace.
W. Va. Code § 6-5-8
Disqualification of justice who accepts office as deputy sheriff
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