If Kim Davis cannot be removed because she was elected, and many believe KY will not impeach her

[still_one]

two questions:

1. If someone has committed a crime, let's say, contempt of court for refusing the federal law, can that person be removed from her office without position?
2. Is this a lifetime position, or will she eventually be up for reelection?

[Freddie Stubbs]

1. She was elected in 2014

Presumably she would have to run for reelection in 2018.

[justiceischeap]

2. But because of her deeply held convictions

she will never get out of jail, so they should probably hold a special election to fill her position.

[still_one]

4. Interesting prospect

[hlthe2b]

3. ..

She will face reelection. Not sure what you are asking in the first question, but it seems likely the judge may order the deputy clerks to issue licenses or they themselves might face contempt of court charges. My understanding is that the hearing resumes this afternoon and the deputies have been ordered to appear.

[still_one]

5. My first question is if an elected official is sentenced to jail for committing a crime, are their

options to fill that person's position, such as a special election, without going through impeachment?

[hlthe2b]

6. From what I have read about KY law, it would seem to require state legislative action

(impeachment or similar) and the KY Gov has refused to call a special session for that, stating it would be a waste of money.

[longship]

7. She is not being jailed for a crime.

She is being jailed for contempt, to force her to comply with the judge's orders -- in this case, multiple judges at multiple levels, all the way to the US Supreme Court.

If she agrees to comply, she will be released rather quickly.

IANAL, but that is the way I understand it.

[JCMach1]

8. However, she can sit in jail virtually as long as the judge wants...

until she agrees to carry out his ruling...

Let that bring a smile to your face