§ 3-11-3-12 — Packaging of ballots; attestation by circuit court clerk; inspector's receipt; packages not to be opened

Indiana § 3-11-3-12

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 11: VOTING METHODS, SUPPLIES, AND
• Ch. 3: Distribution of Ballots and Other Supplies

Text

(a) The ballots delivered to the inspector of
each precinct under section 11 of this chapter shall be placed in a
strong and stout paper envelope or bag, which shall then be tightly
closed, fastened securely, and attested by the initials of the circuit court
clerk or the clerk's designee in the presence of the inspector or the
inspector's representative. The inspector shall sign a receipt for the
ballots. The ballot packages may not be opened until:
(1) they have been delivered to the precinct election board to
which they are directed; and
(2) the precinct election board is fully organized and ready for the
reception of votes.
(b) The provisional ballots delivered to the inspector of each
precinct under section 11 of this chapter shall be placed in a strong and
stout paper envelope or bag, separate from the bag described in
subsection (a), which shall then be tightly closed, fastened securely,
and attested by the initials of the circuit court clerk or the clerk's
designee in the presence of the inspector or the inspector's
representative. The inspector shall sign a receipt for the provisional
ballots. The provisional ballot packages may not be opened until:
(1) they have been delivered to the precinct election board to
which they are directed; and
(2) the precinct election board is fully organized and ready to
receive votes.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-6 part.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.126-2002, SEC.42; P.L.221-2005, SEC.43.