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 […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Sec. 5. When the attorney-in-fact has certified the names of the watchers in writing under section 4 of this chapter to the circuit court clerk, the clerk shall immediately issue certificates to the persons named. The certificates entitle the watchers to go to the precincts designated in the statement. Each watcher’s credentials must state the […]
Sec. 6. The written statement required by section 1 of this chapter may be filed with the circuit court clerk at any time until the official returns and ballots of the precincts have been delivered to the county election board. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-6-2(a)(3) part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.27.
Sec. 7. If the circuit court clerk is not present with the county election board, the clerk shall keep at least one (1) deputy in the room with the board at all times until the tabulation of the vote is final. The deputy must be qualified and ready to sign credentials for watchers when requests […]
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.
[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.
