3-11-3-1. Application of Chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each precinct. [1986 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
3-11-3-10. Receipt and Delivery of Ballots, Supplies, and Electronic Poll Books, and Voting Systems
Sec. 10. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the inspector of each precinct, or another member of the precinct election board authorized in writing by the inspector, shall appear at the office of the county election board of the inspector’s county on the second or third day before election day to receive ballots […]
3-11-3-11. Delivery of Ballots and Ballot Supplies; Delivery and Installation of Hardware, Firmware, and Software for Electronic Poll Books
Sec. 11. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the county election board shall deliver the following to each inspector or the inspector’s representative: (1) The supplies provided for the inspector’s precinct by the election division. (2) The sample ballots, the ballot labels, if any, and all poll lists, registration lists, and other supplies considered […]
3-11-3-12. Packaging of Ballots; Attestation by Circuit Court Clerk; Inspector’s Receipt; Packages Not to Be Opened
Sec. 12. (a) The ballots delivered to the inspector of each precinct under section 11 of this chapter shall be placed in a strong and stout paper envelope or bag, which shall then be tightly closed, fastened securely, and attested by the initials of the circuit court clerk or the clerk’s designee in the presence […]
3-11-3-13. Dispatch of Special Messenger to Pick Up Ballots on Failure of Inspector; Report to County Election Board
Sec. 13. If an inspector (or the inspector’s representative) fails to appear at the office of the circuit court clerk by the close of the second day before election day, the county election board shall immediately dispatch a special messenger to the inspector’s precinct with the ballots for the precinct. After delivering the ballots, the […]
3-11-3-14. Messenger’s Compensation and Mileage Allowance
Sec. 14. If a county election board dispatches a messenger under section 13 of this chapter, the messenger is entitled to receive: (1) two dollars ($2) for time; and (2) a mileage allowance at a rate determined by the county fiscal body for the distance necessarily traveled. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-7 part.] As added by […]
3-11-3-15. Failure of Inspector to Appear at Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Under Ic 3-11-3-10
Sec. 15. If an inspector fails to appear at the office of the circuit court clerk under section 10 of this chapter, the inspector is not entitled to compensation for services at the election. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-7 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
3-11-3-16. Voter Registration Lists; Preparation; Delivery to Inspectors; Delivery and Installation of Electronic Poll Books
Sec. 16. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), each county election board shall prepare and have delivered to the inspectors of the precincts, at the time they receive the ballots for their precincts, a suitable number of voter registration lists certified under IC 3-7-29 and any other forms, papers, certificates, and oaths that are […]
3-11-3-17. Repealed
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-8 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.215; P.L.3-1993, SEC.119; P.L.12-1995, SEC.75; P.L.209-2003, SEC.107. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.
3-11-3-18. Repealed
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-8 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.96; P.L.199-2001, SEC.20; P.L.209-2003, SEC.108; P.L.2-2004, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.
3-11-3-19. Repealed
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-8 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.109. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.
3-11-3-2. Repealed
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-23-3; 3-1-23-4 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.211; P.L.2-1996, SEC.134; P.L.3-1997, SEC.265; P.L.126-2002, SEC.39; P.L.14-2004, SEC.100. Repealed by P.L.221-2005, SEC.145.
3-11-3-20. Voters’ Poll List Cover
Sec. 20. On the front cover of the bound looseleaf poll list sheets or the book form poll lists the following should be printed: (1) The heading: “VOTERS’ POLL LIST COVER”. (2) A notice to the inspector that after the polls are closed the poll list that has been used in the precinct on election […]
3-11-3-21. Repealed
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-8 part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.110. Repealed by P.L.164-2006, SEC.143.
3-11-3-22. Instruction Cards; Write-in Voting Notice Cards; Printing and Delivery
Sec. 22. (a) Each county election board shall have printed in at least 14 point type on cards in English, braille, and any other language that the board considers necessary, the following: (1) Instructions for the guidance of voters in preparing their ballots. (2) Instructions explaining the procedure for write-in voting. (3) Write-in voting notice […]
3-11-3-23. Instruction Cards; Contents
Sec. 23. (a) The cards required by section 22 of this chapter must contain instructions to the voters as to what must be done to: (1) obtain ballots for voting; (2) prepare ballots for voting; and (3) obtain a new ballot in place of one accidentally defaced, mutilated, or spoiled. (b) The cards must contain, […]
3-11-3-24. Instruction Cards; Posting
Sec. 24. The inspector of each precinct shall have the cards required by section 22 of this chapter posted as follows: (1) One (1) of each card in each place or compartment provided for the preparation of ballots. (2) One (1) of each card at or close to the outer end of the chute. (3) […]
3-11-3-25. Sample Ballots; Posting
Sec. 25. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21082, the inspector of each precinct shall post the samples of each of the state and local ballots provided by the county election board under this article in and about the polls. The sample ballots shall be printed on different paper than the genuine ballots. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: […]
3-11-3-26. Loss or Destruction of Ballots Delivered to County Election Board; Report; Affidavit of Circumstances; Resupply
Sec. 26. If by accident or casualty the ballots delivered to a county election board, circuit court clerk, inspector, or other messenger are lost or destroyed, the person in custody of the ballots shall report the loss at once to the election board from which the ballots were obtained. The person in custody of the […]
3-11-3-27. Failure or Refusal to Report and Make Proof of Loss of Ballots
Sec. 27. If the person in custody of the ballots fails or refuses to report and make proof of the loss as required by section 26 of this chapter, then any voter may do so. Upon such a report the election board from which the ballots were obtained immediately shall send a new supply of […]