The proper salutation for a retired sheriff can vary based on personal preference, but a respectful option is "Sheriff [Last Name]." If the individual holds or prefers to be addressed by their title even in retirement, you may use "Sheriff" followed by their last name in formal contexts. In less formal situations, "Mr./Ms. [Last Name]" is also appropriate.
The salutation for a retired General is "General". A retired general can also be addressed in a letter thus: General W. Smith (ret):
His honor or Your honor is the proper salutation for a retired judge. The use of the word judge in title and introductions is not used after retirement.
In the address block: The Honorable [First Name Last Name] Then, the salutation of the letter should read: Dear Sheriff [Last Name]:
The Salutation itself would not actually change once the officer has retired, it would still be rank, and name, such as 'Chief smith'.
Retired or not, the proper formal salutation should read: Honorable Walter K Smith Dear Sir:
Proper usage would be Captain Joseph Brown NJSP, RET.3F7cz
You can greet a judge by calling him or her a judge. You can also call them Mr. or Mrs.
Many people will call him Senator as a mark of respect. In writing he could be referred to the Honorable xxxx or former Senator xxxx.
Yes, if the Sheriff is elected. No, if the Sheriff is appointed
The proper salutation for a probate judge is "The Honorable [Judge's Full Name]."
What is the proper salutation for a register of wills, e.g. Honorable John White?
The proper salutation when writing to a judge is "Dear Judge [Last Name]" or "Your Honor."