Indiana Statutes
§ 3-6-6-35 — Duties of election sheriffs
(a)Each election sheriff shall do the following:
(1)Except as provided in subsection (b), attend the polls in the
appointed precinct from the opening of the polls to the conclusion
of the count.
(2)Preserve order at the polls.
(3)Enforce the election laws under the direction of the precinct
election board.
(4)Upon direction from a precinct election officer, request
assistance from a law enforcement officer if a violation of law or
breach of the peace within the polls or chute has occurred or
appears imminent.
(b)The sheriff may leave the polls for the purpose of obtaining
assistance from a law enforcement officer under subsection (a)(4).
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-8(a) part.]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1997,
SEC.45; P.L.114-2012, SEC.5; P.L.209-2021, SEC.5.
Nearby Sections
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§ 3-10-1-1
Application of chapter§ 3-10-1-10
Persons entitled to challenge voter§ 3-10-1-11
Voting methods, supplies, and equipment§ 3-10-1-12
Preparation and distribution of ballots§ 3-10-1-13
Specifications for ballots§ 3-10-1-14
Repealed§ 3-10-1-14.1
Printing names on ballot§ 3-10-1-17
Colored ballot labels; party designation§ 3-10-1-19.2
Order of districts and candidates on ballot§ 3-10-1-19.5
Alternative order of county offices