Opinion Number ( 1996 )

Dear Ms. Moore:

In response to your inquiry of recent date, we enclose a copy of a ruling recently issued by the Judiciary Commission indicating that a deputy sheriff may not also serve as a justice of the peace.

In response to your second inquiry, the Dual Officeholding and Dual Employment provisions, LSA-R.S. 42:61, et seq., are generally applicable only to the holding of two public offices. Here, a psychologist would hold a position within the private sector, thereby making those provisions inapplicable.

However, we advise you to consult the Judiciary Commission, at the number on the enclosed correspondence for a further advisory ruling.

Very truly yours,

RICHARD P. IEYOUB ATTORNEY GENERAL

BY: __________________________________ KERRY L. KILPATRICK ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

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Enclosure

DATE RECEIVED:

DATE RELEASED: September 4, 1996

KERRY L. KILPATRICK ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL