3-6-9-8. Right to Credentials Upon Request
Sec. 8. A watcher is entitled to credentials immediately upon request. Upon receipt of credentials, a watcher may proceed to the precinct at any time and proceed with the discharge of the watcher’s duties. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-6-2(a)(3) part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
3-6-9-9. Repealed
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-6-2(a)(2) part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.40. Repealed by P.L.3-1995, SEC.157.
3-6-9-10. Discharge of Watcher
Sec. 10. The circuit court clerk shall immediately revoke the power of a watcher when requested by the attorney-in-fact to discharge the watcher. The clerk shall provide forms for the purpose of requesting the discharge of a watcher. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-6-2(a)(4) part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
3-6-9-11. Appointment of New Watcher; Credentials
Sec. 11. Upon discharge of a watcher under section 10 of this chapter, the circuit court clerk shall immediately appoint another watcher named by the attorney-in-fact. The new watcher has the same powers and duties as the watcher originally appointed and is entitled to credentials from the clerk. The credentials must state the name of […]
3-6-9-12. Limitation of Number of Watchers at Polls
Sec. 12. (a) Only one (1) watcher representing a candidate or group of candidates may enter or be in the polls for a precinct at the same time, but watchers representing different groups may be in the polls at the same time. (b) If more than one (1) precinct votes at the same polling place, […]
3-6-9-13. Watcher Rights; Reporting of Violations; Removal and Revocation of Credentials
Sec. 13. (a) A watcher appointed under this chapter is entitled to do the following: (1) Enter the polls at least thirty (30) minutes before the opening of the polls and remain there throughout election day until all tabulations have been completed. (2) Inspect the paper ballot boxes, ballot card voting system, or electronic voting […]
3-6-9-1. Request for Watchers; Written Statement
Sec. 1. (a) If: (1) twenty-six percent (26%) or more of all candidates of a political party who are candidates for: (A) nomination to elected offices at a county primary election (or municipal primary election within the municipality in which the municipal primary is to be conducted), not including candidates for delegates to the state […]
3-6-9-2. Contents of Written Statement
Sec. 2. The written statement required by section 1 of this chapter must designate: (1) a person to act as attorney-in-fact for the candidates; and (2) the precincts where the watchers are desired and where they are to serve. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-6-2(a)(1) part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
3-6-9-3. Limitation on Appointments of Attorney-in-Fact
Sec. 3. A candidate may not file more than one (1) appointment of an attorney-in-fact. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-6-2(a)(2) part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
3-6-9-4. Certification of Watchers by Attorney-in-Fact
Sec. 4. (a) An attorney-in-fact designated under section 2 of this chapter shall file with the circuit court clerk the names of the voters of the county or municipality who are to act as watchers in the precincts designated in the written statement. (b) The attorney-in-fact may certify watchers from voters of the county or […]