Category: Sheriffs of Devon
Categories: Devon, Appointed Officers | England, Sheriffs
- This category contains profiles of Sheriffs of Devon
The High Sheriff of Devon ( or just "Sheriff of Devon" pre 1974 ) is the Queen's representative for the County of Devon, a territory known as his/her bailiwick. Selected from three nominated people, they hold his office over the duration of a year. They have judicial, ceremonial and administrative functions and executes High Court Writs. The office historically was "Sheriff of Devon", changed in 1974 to "High Sheriff of Devon".
Wikipedia maintains a List of those holding title to the High_Sheriff_of_Devon.
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