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3-11.7-5-16. Certificate of Provisional Vote Count

Sec. 16. When all the votes have been counted, the counters shall prepare a certificate stating the number of votes that each candidate received for each office and the number of votes cast on each public question. As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.

3-11.7-5-17. Entry and Memorandum of Vote Count

Sec. 17. The number of votes that each candidate and public question received shall be written in words and numbers. The counters shall prepare a memorandum of the total votes cast for each candidate and on each public question and ensure that each member of the county election board receives a copy of the memorandum. […]

3-11.7-5-19. Securing Ballots, Certificates, and Tally Papers; Delivery

Sec. 19. As soon as the ballots have been counted, the counters shall do the following in the presence of the county election board: (1) Place in a strong paper envelope or bag the following: (A) All provisional ballots, voted and spoiled. (B) All provisional ballots: (i) determined invalid under section 3 of this chapter; […]

3-11.7-5-20. Oath of Ballot Counters

Sec. 20. Upon delivery of the envelope or bag to the circuit court clerk, each counter shall take and subscribe an oath before the clerk stating that the counter: (1) securely kept the ballots and papers in the envelope or bag; (2) did not permit any person to open the envelope or bag or to […]

3-11.7-5-23. Locks on Stored Ballots and Papers

Sec. 23. The circuit court clerk shall do the following: (1) Lock the receptacle provided under section 22 of this chapter. (2) Retain one (1) key to one (1) lock of the receptacle. (3) Give one (1) key to the other lock of the receptacle to the member of the county election board who is […]

3-11.7-5-24. Time for Storage of Ballots and Papers

Sec. 24. The circuit court clerk shall preserve the receptacle containing the envelope or bag in the clerk’s office for the period required under IC 3-10-1-31.1. As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.154; P.L.193-2021, SEC.78.

3-11.7-5-25. Time for Retention of Ballots and Papers When Election Contested

Sec. 25. If the election is contested, the clerk shall preserve the receptacle containing the envelope or bag as long as the contest is undetermined. During that period, the clerk shall keep the receptacle securely locked, subject only to an order of the court trying a contest. As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.