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LA Rev Stat § 18:567 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§567. Administrative complaint procedure; scope

RS 567 - Administrative complaint procedure; scope This Subpart provides a uniform, nondiscriminatory procedure for the resolution of any complaint alleging a violation of any provision of Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 for an election for federal office, including a violation that has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur. Acts 2003, No. 423, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 18:567.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§567.1. Definitions

RS 567.1 - Definitions  As used in this Subpart, the following words and terms shall have the meanings hereinafter ascribed to each, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning:  (1) "Board" means the State Board of Election Supervisors.  (2) "Complainant" means the person who files a complaint with the board under this Subpart.  (3) "Federal election" means a general, special, primary, or runoff election for federal office; and a primary election held for the expression of a preference for the nomination of individuals for election to the office of president.  (4) "Respondent" means any state or local election official whose actions relating to a federal election are asserted, in a complaint under this Subpart, to be in violation of Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002.  (5) "Title III" means Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, P.L. 107-252, 52 U.S.C. 21081-21085.  Acts 2003, No. 423, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004; Acts 2019, No. 374, §1, eff. June 19, 2019.
LA Rev Stat § 18:567.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§567.2. Filing a complaint

RS 567.2 - Filing a complaint A. Any person who believes that there is a violation by any state or local election official of any provision of Title III may file a complaint, including a violation which has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur. The complaint procedures set forth in this Subpart are limited to allegations of violations of Title III in a federal election. B. The complaint shall be in writing, signed by the complainant, executed before a notary public, and sworn under oath. The complaint shall provide the name and mailing address of the complainant and shall include a description of the alleged violation that is sufficiently detailed to put the board and the respondent on notice of the nature of the alleged violation. C. The complainant may use any of the following forms to file a complaint: (1) The form provided by the secretary of state, subject to approval of the attorney general as to content. (2) Any other form which contains the same information as required by the approved form prepared by the secretary of state. D. A complaint shall be filed with the secretary of state and shall be filed within ninety days after the final certification of the federal election. E. The complainant shall mail or deliver a copy of the complaint to each respondent. Acts 2003, No. 423, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 18:567.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§567.4. Computation of time

RS 567.4 - Computation of time Except as otherwise provided in this Subpart, computation of all time intervals in this Subpart shall include Sundays and other legal holidays. However, if the time interval ends on a Sunday or other legal holiday, then noon of the next legal day shall be deemed to be the end of the time interval. Acts 2003, No. 423, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 18:567.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§567.5. Exemption

RS 567.5 - Exemption The provisions of Chapter 13-B of Title 49 relating to the Division of Administrative Law shall not apply to the administrative hearing process established under this Subpart. The board is exempt from the hearing requirements set forth in Chapter 13-B of Title 49 and shall conduct hearings pursuant to this Subpart. However, the board is authorized to contract with the Division of Administrative Law for the alternative dispute resolution services required by R.S. 18:567.3. Acts 2003, No. 423, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 18:567.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§567.6. Judicial review

RS 567.6 - Judicial review The final decision of the board or the final resolution of the administrative law judge may be judicially reviewed by filing a petition in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court, Parish of East Baton Rouge. The petition shall be filed within thirty days after the mailing of the notice of the final decision of the board or the final resolution of the administrative law judge. Acts 2003, No. 423, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 18:572 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§572. Transmission of election returns; voting machine keys; machine certificates

RS 572 - Transmission of election returns; voting machine keys; machine certificates  A.(1) After the results are printed from the voting machines and all election paperwork is complete, the commissioner-in-charge shall immediately:  (a) Mail to the secretary of state the envelope marked "Secretary of State's Envelope".  (b) Deliver to the clerk of court in a clear plastic zipper bag the following:  (i) The completed and signed key envelope for the voting machines.  (ii) The original of the machine certificates.  (iii) The original affidavit of payroll and nondisclosure for the commissioners.  (iv) One copy of the official election results report from the voting machines.  (v) A copy of each completed notation of irregularities form.  (vi) All election result cartridges, if applicable.  (vii) For a federal election, the return provisional ballot envelope containing all voted provisional ballots and unused provisional ballots and envelopes.  (viii) A duplicate record of each challenge.  (2)(a) Upon receipt of the items listed in Subparagraph (1)(b) of this Subsection, the clerk of court shall affix the time of receipt upon the election documents which contain election results. The clerk of court shall make a copy of the election results available to the press and public.  (b) For a federal election, the clerk of court shall deliver to the registrar of voters the return provisional ballot envelope containing all voted provisional ballots not later than 8:30 a.m. on the first business day following the election.  B. The commissioner-in-charge shall complete the procedures prescribed by this Section not later than midnight on the day of the election. Failure to comply with this time limit shall not void the election.  Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 292, §1, eff. July 6, 1978; Acts 1980, No. 506, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1981; Acts 1981, No. 77, §1, eff. June 26, 1981. Acts 1983, No. 519, §1, eff. July 8, 1983; Acts 1985, No. 754, §2; Acts 1995, No. 300, §1, eff. June 15, 1995; Acts 1999, No. 1381, §1; Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 130, §1, eff. April 23, 2002; Acts 2006, No. 403, §2, eff. Jan 1, 2007; Acts 2007, No. 240, §2; Acts 2017, No. 176, §1, eff. June 14, 2017; Acts 2018, No. 584, §2; Acts 2019, No. 374, §1, eff. June 19, 2019.
LA Rev Stat § 18:575 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§575. Official results of a primary or general election

RS 575 - Official results of a primary or general election A. Uncontested elections. The election returns compiled and promulgated by the secretary of state shall be the official results of a primary or general election for an office if an action contesting the election for that office is not commenced timely. B. Contested elections. If an action contesting a primary or general election is commenced timely, the final judgment in the action contesting the election shall determine the result of the election for that office. The result of a contested election shall not be official until the final judgment in the action contesting the election becomes definitive. The secretary of state shall promulgate results of a contested election in accordance with the final judgment of the court as soon as practicable after the final judgment becomes definitive. Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978; Acts 1997, No. 1420, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.
LA Rev Stat § 18:576 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§576. Election night returns

RS 576 - Election night returns A. Immediately upon receipt of the tabulation blank and compiled statement forms or voting machine election result sheets and election result cartridges, where utilized, from the commissioners-in-charge, the clerks of court shall tabulate the results from each precinct in the parish. B. Each clerk of court shall transmit the results of the elections to the secretary of state expeditiously and in accordance with rules and regulations which shall be adopted by the secretary of state. C. The secretary of state shall compile the results of the elections immediately upon receipt of the results from the clerks of court and shall make the compiled results available to the press and public. D. The election night results required to be compiled and transmitted by the provisions of this Section shall be unofficial. Added by Acts 1980, No. 506, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1981; Acts 1995, No. 300, §1, eff. June 15, 1995; Acts 2003, No. 1220, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 18:581 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§581. Definitions

RS 581 - Definitions As used in this Title: (1) "Local governmental subdivision" means a parish or municipality. (2) "Political subdivision" means a parish, municipality, and any other unit of local government, including a school board and a special district, authorized by law to perform governmental functions. (3) "Vacancy" occurs in an elective office when the office is or will be unoccupied by reason of the death of the official who was elected to the office, or by reason of his retirement or resignation, removal from office by any means, failure to take office for any reason, or when it becomes certain that the person elected to the office will not take the office on the day when the term for which he was elected commences, or when the person elected to or holding the office no longer meets the residence or domicile requirements of that office, any declaration of retention of domicile to the contrary notwithstanding, or when an office is created due to a reclassification of a municipality. Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978. Acts 1984, No. 672, §1; Acts 2004, No. 526, §2, eff. June 25, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 18:582 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§582. Applicability

RS 582 - Applicability The provisions of this Title shall apply to the filling of vacancies for all offices in this state and its political subdivisions, except those offices for which specific provision otherwise is made or provided for in the constitution. Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978.
LA Rev Stat § 18:584 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§584. Repealed by Acts 1980, No. 792, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1981; Acts 1981, No. 76, §2, eff. June 26, 1981

RS 584 - Repealed by Acts 1980, No. 792, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1981; Acts 1981, No. 76, §2, eff. June 26, 1981
LA Rev Stat § 18:585 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§585. Procedure for vacancies

RS 585 - Procedure for vacancies A vacancy in office, including a vacancy caused by the failure of any candidate to qualify for election to the office or the failure of a sufficient number of candidates to qualify for the number of positions to be filled in the office, shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the constitution or of law. Added by Acts 1978, No. 292, §1, eff. July 6, 1978.
LA Rev Stat § 18:591 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§591. Vacancy in office of elective members of state boards and commissions

RS 591 - Vacancy in office of elective members of state boards and commissions Within twenty-four hours after any member of a state board or commission has knowledge of a vacancy in an elective office on that state board or commission, he shall notify the governor by certified mail of the vacancy, the date on which it occurred, and the cause thereof. Within twenty days after he is notified of the vacancy, the governor shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy who has the qualifications for the office. However, if the deadline for making the appointment falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or other legal holiday, then the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday shall be deemed to be the final day for making such appointment. If the unexpired term is one year or less, the member so appointed shall serve for the remainder thereof. If the unexpired term exceeds one year, the governor, within twenty days after he is notified of the vacancy, shall issue his proclamation ordering a special election to fill the vacancy, which shall specify, in accordance with R.S. 18:402, the dates on which the primary and general elections shall be held, and in accordance with R.S. 18:467, 467.1, and 468, the dates of the qualifying period for the candidates in the special election. However, if the deadline for issuing the proclamation falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or other legal holiday, then the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday shall be deemed to be the final day for issuing such proclamation. Immediately thereafter the governor shall publish the proclamation in the official journal of each parish in which the election is to be held. Within twenty-four hours after issuing the proclamation, the governor shall send a copy of the proclamation to the secretary of state who shall within twenty-four hours after receipt of the information notify all election officials having any duty to perform in connection with the special election to fill such vacancy, including the parish boards of election supervisors for the parish or parishes in which the vacancy occurred. The governor may appoint a person to fill a vacancy and issue a proclamation ordering a special election when he learns of a vacancy, whether or not he has received notice thereof from a state board or commission member. Whenever a special election is required, the governor's appointee shall serve only until the successor is elected and takes office. Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 545, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978; Acts 1980, No. 792, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1981; Acts 1981, No. 76, §1, eff. June 26, 1981; Acts 1997, No. 1420, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998; Acts 2005, No. 431, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006; Acts 2012, No. 138, §1, eff. May 14, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 18:603 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§603. Persons designated to assume duties of vacant offices; salary and emoluments; power to appoint

RS 603 - Persons designated to assume duties of vacant offices; salary and emoluments; power to appoint When a vacancy occurs in an office covered by R.S. 18:602(C), the person designated to assume the duties of the office shall receive the salary and other emoluments of the vacated office until a successor is elected and takes office. A person designated to assume the duties of an office shall take the oath of office and file any bond required for the vacated office. The person who assumes the duties of an office may appoint a person to perform the duties of the office or position he formerly held and the person so appointed shall receive the salary and other emoluments of that office or position. Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978.
LA Rev Stat § 18:621 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§621. Vacancy in office of judge

RS 621 - Vacancy in office of judge A.(1) Within twenty-four hours after having knowledge of a vacancy in the office of a judge, including a vacancy by reason of a newly created judgeship, the supreme court shall give written notice to the governor that the vacancy exists, the date on which it occurred, and the cause thereof. (2) If more than twelve months of the term remain unexpired, then within ten days after being notified of the vacancy, the governor shall determine the dates on which the special elections to fill the vacancy shall be held and the dates of the qualifying period and shall issue his proclamation ordering a special election and specifying the dates on which the primary and general elections will be held and the dates of the qualifying period for the election. However, if the deadline for issuing the proclamation falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or other legal holiday, then the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday shall be deemed to be the final day for issuing such proclamation. (3) The governor shall call any special election to fill a newly created judgeship or a vacancy in an existing judgeship in accordance with the dates for elections set forth in R.S. 18:402, if such dates can be utilized to fill a newly created judgeship or fill a vacancy in an existing judgeship within the period of time prescribed in Article V, Section 22(B) of the Louisiana Constitution. In selecting the dates for such special elections, the governor shall first choose a gubernatorial or congressional election date; if no such date is available during the constitutionally prescribed time period, the governor shall then select another election date, as provided for in R.S. 18:402. B. Immediately after issuance of the proclamation, the governor shall publish the proclamation in the official journal of each parish in which the election is to be held. Within twenty-four hours after its issuance, the governor shall send a copy of the proclamation to the secretary of state. Within twenty-four hours after he receives the copy, the secretary of state shall notify all election officials having any duty to perform in connection with a special election to fill such vacancy, including the parish boards of election supervisors for the parish or parishes in which the vacancy occurred. Added by Acts 1978, No. 38, §1, eff. May 31, 1978. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 792, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1981; Acts 1981, No. 76, §1, eff. June 26, 1981; Acts 1982, No. 778, §1, eff. Aug. 4, 1982; Acts 1983, No. 152, §1, eff. as per Section 2, see note; Acts 1986, No. 669, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1420, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998; Acts 2005, No. 431, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006. NOTE: See Acts 2006, No. 621, §31, regarding vacancies in civil or criminal district courts.
LA Rev Stat § 18:651 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§651. Applicability

RS 651 - Applicability The provisions of this Subpart shall apply to all elected officials of this state and its political subdivisions. The provisions of this Subpart shall not apply to members of the congress. Added by Acts 1978, No. 38, §1, eff. May 31, 1978; Acts 1999, No. 254, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
LA Rev Stat § 18:652 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§652. Retirements and resignations

RS 652 - Retirements and resignations A. Except for members of the legislature and the congress, all notices of retirements or resignations of elected officials shall be filed with the secretary of state. Notices of retirements and resignations of members of the legislature shall be filed with the presiding officer of the house of the legislature to which the member of the legislature was elected. B. A notice of retirement or resignation shall be in writing, shall be dated, may specify a prospective date on which the retirement or resignation is to be effective, and shall be signed by the official and duly acknowledged by him before an officer authorized to administer oaths. Added by Acts 1978, No. 38, §1, eff. May 31, 1978; Acts 1997, No. 1420, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998; Acts 1999, No. 254, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
LA Rev Stat § 18:653 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§653. Transmission of notices of retirements and resignations

RS 653 - Transmission of notices of retirements and resignations The secretary of state shall immediately transmit notice of retirements or resignations filed with him to the authority required by law to make the appointment to fill the vacancy and to the authority required by law to call the election to fill the vacancy, if said authority is not the same as the authority required to make the appointment. Added by Acts 1978, No. 38, §1, eff. May 31, 1978; Acts 1999, No. 254, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
LA Rev Stat § 18:654 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§654. Effect of filing of resignations

RS 654 - Effect of filing of resignations A. Except for members of the legislature, a notice of retirement or resignation shall not be effective until the original notice of retirement or resignation is received by the secretary of state and shall become irrevocable upon such receipt by the secretary of state. B. A notice of retirement or resignation of a member of the legislature shall become irrevocable upon receipt by the presiding officer of the house of the legislature to which the member was elected. Added by Acts 1978, No. 38, §1, eff. May 31, 1978; Acts 1997, No. 1420, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998; Acts 1999, No. 254, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2000; Acts 2006, No. 403, §1, eff. June 15, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 18:671 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§671. Judgment declaring office vacant

RS 671 - Judgment declaring office vacant A. In addition to other procedures authorized by law, an office shall be considered vacant for purposes of this Part when a judgment declaring the office vacant as provided in this Subpart becomes final. B. For purposes of this Part, "designated domicile" means the residence or domicile stated on an officeholder's notice of candidacy or on the document evidencing the appointment or selection of the officeholder. C. For purposes of this Part, "proper official" means the district attorney of the officeholder's designated domicile, except that in the case of an officeholder of a state office, as defined in R.S. 18:452, a state legislator, or a district attorney, the proper official shall be the attorney general, provided that in the case of the attorney general, the proper official shall be the district attorney of the Nineteenth Judicial District. Acts 1988, No. 550, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 18:672 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§672. Filing of complaint

RS 672 - Filing of complaint When any voter lawfully registered in the district or geographical area from which an officeholder has been elected, or from which an officeholder has been appointed or otherwise selected to hold an office, has reason to believe that the officeholder no longer meets the residence or domicile requirements of that office, the voter may make a written complaint of that fact to the proper official. Acts 1988, No. 550, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 18:673 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§673. Official's opinion

RS 673 - Official's opinion Within twenty days of the receipt of such written complaint, the proper official shall investigate and provide a written opinion, with reasons, as to whether the officeholder meets the residence or domicile requirements of the office he holds to the complainant and to the legislative or executive agency, board, commission, governing authority, or other body or entity of the state or of any political subdivision, to which the officeholder has been elected or appointed. The opinion shall also be published in the official journal of the parish of the officeholder's designated domicile. Acts 1988, No. 550, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1988.