3-11.7-7-1. Application of Chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to any order described by 52 U.S.C. 21082(c) to extend the hour for the closing of the polls fixed by IC 3-11-8-8. As added by P.L.278-2019, SEC.136.
3-11.7-7-2. Only County Election Board Has Standing in Action for Seeking Order to Extend Closing of Polls; Unanimous Vote
Sec. 2. (a) Only a county election board has standing in an Indiana court or with any other state governmental entity to file an action or petition to request the extension of the hour for closing the polls by the court or entity. (b) The county election board may only file an action or petition […]
3-11.7-7-3. Issuance of Order to Extend Closing of Polls; Evidence and Findings Required
Sec. 3. (a) Before issuing an order under this chapter, the court or entity must take evidence and make the following findings: (1) The polls were substantially delayed in opening at the time fixed by IC 3-11-8-8. (2) The specific precincts or vote centers in which substantial delays occurred. (3) If a poll closed at […]
3-11.7-7-4. Order to Extend Closing of Polls; Limitations
Sec. 4. If the court or state governmental entity determines that an order extending the hour for the closing of the polls is to be issued, the court or entity must: (1) limit the extension only to those polls whose opening was delayed or which closed during the hours set forth in IC 3-11-8-8; and […]
3-11.7-7-5. Appeal of Denial of Order to Indiana Supreme Court
Sec. 5. (a) The county election board may appeal any denial of an order extending the hour for closing the polls issued under this section to the Indiana supreme court under the same terms, conditions, and standards that govern appeals in ordinary civil actions affecting substantial public questions. (b) An assignment of errors that the […]