§ 3-12-4-6 — Canvass of certificates, poll lists, and tally papers returned by inspectors; providing room in courthouse

Indiana § 3-12-4-6

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 12: ASCERTAINING RESULTS OF ELECTIONS
• Ch. 4: Canvassing Returns by County Election Board

Text

(a) At 6 p.m. on each election day, the county
election board shall assemble in a room to canvass the certificates, poll
lists, and tally papers returned by each inspector in the county and to
declare the results of the election as provided in this chapter.
(b) The canvassing must be performed in public under IC 5-14-1.5.
However, the board may restrict access to parts of the room where
election material is being handled or transported to safeguard the
material.
(c) Except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, the county
executive shall provide a room in the courthouse that contains adequate
space to permit members of the public to witness the canvassing of
votes.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-8 part.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.191.