3-11-11-1. Application of Chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each precinct where voting is by paper ballot. [1986 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
3-11-11-1.1. Paper Ballot Use by County Election Board
Sec. 1.1. A county election board may use paper ballots: (1) in any election; (2) in all or in some of the precincts within a political subdivision holding an election; and (3) instead of or in combination with any other voting method. As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.269.
3-11-11-1.2. Education Program to Inform of Effect of Casting Multiple Votes for Single Office
Sec. 1.2. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21081, an election board must establish a voter education program to notify a voter of the effect of casting multiple votes for a single office on a paper ballot. As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.150. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.129; P.L.164-2006, SEC.110; P.L.128-2015, SEC.184.
3-11-11-1.5. Repealed
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.270. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.186; P.L.3-1997, SEC.311. Repealed by P.L.190-2011, SEC.13; P.L.225-2011, SEC.93.
3-11-11-1.6. Repealed
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.271. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.187; P.L.3-1997, SEC.312. Repealed by P.L.225-2011, SEC.93.
3-11-11-1.7. Sample Ballots Supplied for Precincts; Posting of Copies
Sec. 1.7. (a) Each county election board shall provide an adequate number of sample ballots for each precinct of the county. The county election board shall arrange the sample ballots in the form of a diagram showing: (1) the political party and independent tickets; (2) the offices to be filled; (3) the names of the […]
3-11-11-1.8. Time of Delivery to Polls of Ballots and Equipment
Sec. 1.8. Each county election board shall have the ballots and all necessary furniture and appliances that go with the ballots at the polls delivered to the appropriate precinct not later than 6 p.m. of the day before election day. The county executive shall provide transportation for the material if requested to do so by […]
3-11-11-1.9. Comparison of Sample Ballots With Ones Supplied; Certification
Sec. 1.9. (a) Before the opening of the polls, the precinct election board shall compare the ballots with the sample ballots and determine whether the names, numbers, and letters are in agreement. The board then shall certify that the ballots and the sample ballots are in agreement. Forms shall be provided for certification, and the […]
3-11-11-10. Voting Straight Ticket; Mark; Count
Sec. 10. If an election is a general or municipal election and a voter desires to vote for all the candidates of one (1) political party or group of petitioners, the voter may make a voting mark on or in a large circle enclosing the device and before the name under which the candidates of […]
3-11-11-10.5. Voting Booth Occupancy; Time Limits; Refusal to Leave
Sec. 10.5. (a) At a primary election, a voter may not remain in the voting booth longer than five (5) minutes. (b) At a general, municipal, or special election, a voter may not remain in the voting booth longer than four (4) minutes. (c) If a voter refuses to leave the voting booth after the […]
3-11-11-11. Folding of Ballot Before Leaving Booth or Compartment; No Exposure of Face of Ballot; Exposure of Poll Clerk’s Initials
Sec. 11. Before leaving the booth or compartment, a voter shall fold each of the voter’s ballots separately so that: (1) no part of the face of a ballot is exposed; and (2) the initials of the poll clerks or assistant poll clerks are exposed. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-21 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. […]
3-11-11-12. Folding of Ballot Before Leaving Booth or Compartment; Improper Folding; Voter to Be Directed to Fold Ballot Properly
Sec. 12. If a voter offers to vote a ballot folded so that it does not disclose the initials of the poll clerks or assistant poll clerks while also not disclosing the face of the ballot, the precinct election board shall direct the voter to return to the booth and fold the ballot properly. [Pre-1986 […]
3-11-11-13. Return of Pencil and Delivery of Ballot After Leaving Compartment
Sec. 13. After leaving the booth or compartment, a voter shall return the pencil to the poll clerk or assistant poll clerk and display the initials on the ballots to the inspector (or to the judge who is temporarily authorized to act for the inspector). [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-21 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. […]
3-11-11-14. Deposit of Ballots in Ballot Box
Sec. 14. Upon displaying the initials on the ballots to the inspector (or the judge who is temporarily authorized to act for the inspector), the voter shall: (1) deposit the ballots in the ballot box; or (2) deliver the ballots to the inspector, who shall deposit the ballots in the ballot box. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: […]
3-11-11-15. Repealed
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-21 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.287. Repealed by P.L.64-2014, SEC.58.
3-11-11-16. Disclosure of Ballot; Record
Sec. 16. If a voter shows the voter’s ballot or a part of the ballot to another person after the ballot has been marked so as to disclose any of the candidates voted for or how the voter voted on a public question, the ballot may not be deposited in a ballot box. A record […]
3-11-11-17. Voter to Leave Polls After Voting; Requirement of Voting or Returning Ballot; Procedure for Handling Ballot Not Cast by Voter
Sec. 17. (a) After voting, a voter shall leave the polls. (b) If a voter leaves the booth without casting a ballot, a precinct election official shall: (1) attempt to advise the voter not to leave the polls because the voter’s ballot has not been cast; and (2) permit the voter to return to the […]
3-11-11-18. Spoiling, Defacing, or Mutilating Ballot; Receipt of Another Ballot; Record; Disposition of Ballot
Sec. 18. A voter who by accident or mistake spoils, defaces, or mutilates the voter’s ballot may, by returning the ballot to the poll clerks or assistant poll clerks and satisfying them that the spoiling, defacing, or mutilation was not intentional, receive another ballot. The poll clerks or assistant poll clerks shall make a record […]
3-11-11-19. Repealed
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.289. Repealed by P.L.10-1988, SEC.238.
3-11-11-2. Voting Preparations; Ballot Box
Sec. 2. (a) On the morning of election day, the precinct election officers shall meet at the polls at least one (1) hour before the time for opening the polls. The inspector then shall have: (1) the boundaries of the chute designated; (2) the sample ballots and instruction cards posted; and (3) everything put in […]