3-6-5-29. Refusal of Person to Attend or Testify; Court Order; Contempt
Sec. 29. If a person subpoenaed by a county election board refuses to attend or testify, the board shall report that fact to a circuit or superior court of the county. The court shall order the witness to attend and testify. If the witness fails or refuses to obey the order, the witness shall be […]
3-6-5-30. Witness Fees
Sec. 30. A witness who is subpoenaed by a county election board is entitled to be paid the same mileage and fee to which witnesses in court actions are entitled. Mileage and fees shall be paid as other election expenses are paid. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-7 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
3-6-5-31. Election Law Violations; Investigation; Action by Board
Sec. 31. If a county election board determines that there is substantial reason to believe an election law violation has occurred, it shall expeditiously make an investigation. If in the judgment of the board, after affording due notice and an opportunity for a hearing, a person has engaged or is about to engage in an […]
3-6-5-32. Civil Action by Attorney General or Prosecuting Attorney; Injunctions
Sec. 32. Upon referral under section 31 of this chapter, the attorney general or prosecuting attorney shall institute on behalf of the state a civil action for relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other appropriate order in a circuit or superior court in the county in which the person is found, […]
3-6-5-33. Assistance by Law Enforcement Officers
Sec. 33. The county sheriff, the chief law enforcement officer of a municipality within the county, and other law enforcement officers shall assist a county election board, upon request, in the enforcement of the election laws and the discharge of its duties, including the use of police radio and telephone service on election days. [Pre-1986 […]
3-6-5-34. Appeal of County Election Board Decision; Time to File
Sec. 34. Except as expressly provided by statute, an appeal may be taken from a decision of a county election board to the circuit court, superior court, or probate court. An appeal taken under this section must be filed not later than thirty (30) days after the board makes the decision subject to the appeal. […]
3-6-5-35. Failure to Perform Duty as Precinct Election Officer; Removal of Officer; Assessment of Civil Penalty
Sec. 35. (a) An individual who knowingly, recklessly, or negligently fails to perform a duty as a precinct election officer required by this title is subject to a civil penalty under this section in addition to any other penalty imposed. (b) If the county election board determines, by unanimous vote of the entire membership of […]
3-6-5-24. Candidates for Elected Office; Service as Deputy Election Commissioner or Employment by County Board
Sec. 24. A person who is a candidate for elected office may not be: (1) appointed as a deputy election commissioner; or (2) employed by a county election board. If a deputy election commissioner or employee of a county election board becomes a candidate for elected office, the person may not continue to serve as […]
3-6-5-25. Audit of Books of County Election Board
Sec. 25. The books of each county election board shall be audited as are the books of other public officials of the county. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-5(e).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
3-6-5-26. Examination of Persons; Administration of Oaths
Sec. 26. A county election board may examine under oath any person with regard to a material matter connected with the proper discharge of its duties. Any member of the board may administer the oath. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-4-7 part; 3-4-5-16 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.