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IN Code § 3-11.7-5-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 5. Counting Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-5-17. Entry and Memorandum of Vote Count

Sec. 17. The number of votes that each candidate and public question received shall be written in words and numbers. The counters shall prepare a memorandum of the total votes cast for each candidate and on each public question and ensure that each member of the county election board receives a copy of the memorandum.As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
IN Code § 3-11.7-5-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 5. Counting Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-5-18. Delivery of Certificates and Tally Papers to County Election Board

Sec. 18. The counters shall deliver the certificates prepared under section 16 of this chapter and the tally papers to the county election board immediately upon the tabulation of the vote in each precinct.As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
IN Code § 3-11.7-5-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 5. Counting Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-5-19. Securing Ballots, Certificates, and Tally Papers; Delivery

Sec. 19. As soon as the ballots have been counted, the counters shall do the following in the presence of the county election board:(1) Place in a strong paper envelope or bag the following:(A) All provisional ballots, voted and spoiled.(B) All provisional ballots:(i) determined invalid under section 3 of this chapter; or(ii) rejected under section 5 of this chapter.(C) All protested and uncounted provisional ballots.(D) All provisional ballot envelopes.(E) All executed affidavits relating to the provisional ballots.(F) The tally papers.(2) Securely seal the envelope or bag.(3) Have both counters initial the envelope or bag.(4) Plainly mark on the outside of the envelope or bag in ink the precinct in which the provisional ballots were cast.(5) Deliver the envelope or bag to the circuit court clerk.(6) Notify the circuit court clerk of the number of ballots placed in the envelope or bag.As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
IN Code § 3-11.7-5-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 5. Counting Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-5-20. Oath of Ballot Counters

Sec. 20. Upon delivery of the envelope or bag to the circuit court clerk, each counter shall take and subscribe an oath before the clerk stating that the counter:(1) securely kept the ballots and papers in the envelope or bag;(2) did not permit any person to open the envelope or bag or to otherwise touch or tamper with the ballots; and(3) has no knowledge of any other person opening the envelope or bag.As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
IN Code § 3-11.7-5-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 5. Counting Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-5-21. Filing Ballot Counters' Oaths

Sec. 21. The circuit court clerk shall file the oath taken under section 20 of this chapter with the clerk's other election documents.As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
IN Code § 3-11.7-5-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 5. Counting Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-5-22. Secure Storage of Ballots and Papers

Sec. 22. The circuit court clerk shall place the envelope or bag in a receptacle provided by the county executive with two (2) different locks.As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
IN Code § 3-11.7-5-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 5. Counting Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-5-23. Locks on Stored Ballots and Papers

Sec. 23. The circuit court clerk shall do the following:(1) Lock the receptacle provided under section 22 of this chapter.(2) Retain one (1) key to one (1) lock of the receptacle.(3) Give one (1) key to the other lock of the receptacle to the member of the county election board who is not a member of the same political party as the clerk.As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
IN Code § 3-11.7-5-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 5. Counting Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-5-24. Time for Storage of Ballots and Papers

Sec. 24. The circuit court clerk shall preserve the receptacle containing the envelope or bag in the clerk's office for the period required under IC 3-10-1-31.1.As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.154; P.L.193-2021, SEC.78.
IN Code § 3-11.7-5-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 5. Counting Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-5-25. Time for Retention of Ballots and Papers When Election Contested

Sec. 25. If the election is contested, the clerk shall preserve the receptacle containing the envelope or bag as long as the contest is undetermined. During that period, the clerk shall keep the receptacle securely locked, subject only to an order of the court trying a contest.As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
IN Code § 3-11.7-5-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 5. Counting Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-5-26. Destruction of Stored Ballots and Papers

Sec. 26. When permitted under IC 3-10-1-31.1, the clerk and a county election board member of the opposite political party shall remove the envelope or bag from the receptacle and destroy the envelope or bag.As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.155; P.L.193-2021, SEC.79.
IN Code § 3-11.7-5-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 5. Counting Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-5-27. Contract With State Educational Institution for Disposal of Ballots

Sec. 27. A county election board may contract with a state educational institution to dispose of the ballots. The contract must provide that:(1) the ballots will be used by the state educational institution to conduct election research; and(2) the state educational institution may not receive any ballots under this section until the period for retention under IC 3-10-1-31.1 has expired.As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.156; P.L.2-2007, SEC.14; P.L.193-2021, SEC.80.
IN Code § 3-11.7-5-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 5. Counting Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-5-28. News Media Certificate of Provisional Ballot Totals

Sec. 28. Immediately upon completion of the vote count, the counters shall make and sign a certificate for the news media showing the total number of provisional ballot votes received by each candidate and on each public question in the precinct.As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
IN Code § 3-11.7-5-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 5. Counting Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-5-29. Delivery of News Media Certificate

Sec. 29. The counters shall deliver the certificate to the circuit court clerk as soon as the certificate is completed. The circuit court clerk shall deliver the certificate made for the news media to any person designated to receive the certificate by the editors of the newspapers published in the county or by the managers of the radio and television stations operating in the county immediately upon the completion of the certificate, but not before the closing of the polls.As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
IN Code § 3-11.7-5-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 5. Counting Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-5-30. Provisional Ballot Cast by Voter Registered in County Not Where Provisional Ballot Cast; Notification of County in Which Voter Is Registered

Sec. 30. (a) This section applies to a provisional ballot that the county election board determines was cast by an individual who is registered to vote in an Indiana county other than the county in which the provisional ballot was cast.(b) The county election board shall do both of the following:(1) Notify the county election board of the county in which the individual is registered to vote of the determination made under subsection (a).(2) Transmit a copy of the challenge affidavits executed under this article to the county voter registration office of the county in which the individual is registered to vote.As added by P.L.278-2019, SEC.134.
IN Code § 3-11.7-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 6. Additional Provisions Relating to Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-6-1. Canvassing Returns

Sec. 1. (a) Provisional ballot counters shall conduct the activities conducted by precinct election officials under IC 3-12-4.(b) The returns of provisional ballot counters shall be treated the same as the returns of a precinct election board under IC 3-12-4.As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
IN Code § 3-11.7-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 6. Additional Provisions Relating to Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-6-2. Recounts; Precinct of Voter Residence

Sec. 2. A provisional ballot is considered to be cast in the precinct in which the voter who cast the ballot resides for the purpose of the following:(1) IC 3-12-6.(2) IC 3-12-11.(3) IC 3-12-12.As added by P.L.126-2002, SEC.87.
IN Code § 3-11.7-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 6. Additional Provisions Relating to Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-6-3. Establishment of Free Access System for Provisional Voter to Determine Whether Vote Is Counted; Entry of Information Into Computerized List; Confidentiality; Written Instructions

Sec. 3. (a) As required by 52 U.S.C. 21082, a county election board shall establish a free access system such as a toll-free telephone number or an Internet web site that enables a provisional voter to determine:(1) whether the individual's provisional ballot was counted; and(2) if the provisional ballot was not counted, the reason the provisional ballot was not counted.(b) The county election board shall enter the following into the computerized list:(1) The name of the individual.(2) The address of the individual.(3) Whether the individual's provisional ballot was counted.(4) If the individual's provisional ballot was not counted, the reason the provisional ballot was not counted.(c) As required by 52 U.S.C. 21082, the county election board shall establish and maintain reasonable procedures to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personal information collected, stored, or otherwise used on the free access system established by the board under subsection (a).(d) As required by 52 U.S.C. 21082, the county election board shall restrict access to the free access system established under subsection (a) to the individual voter who cast the provisional ballot. This subsection does not restrict access to election materials available under IC 3-10-1-31.1.(e) The county election board shall prescribe written instructions to inform a provisional voter how the provisional voter can determine whether the provisional voter's ballot has been counted.As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.179. Amended by P.L.141-2011, SEC.2; P.L.64-2014, SEC.67; P.L.128-2015, SEC.206; P.L.278-2019, SEC.135.
IN Code § 3-11.7-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 6. Additional Provisions Relating to Provisional Ballots|3-11.7-6-4. Notice to Provisional Voters; Contents; Giving Notice

Sec. 4. (a) Not later than three (3) calendar days after election day, the circuit court clerk shall provide a notice containing the following information to each voter who casts a provisional ballot:(1) The reason or reasons that the voter's ballot is being treated as a provisional ballot.(2) A description of what actions, if any, the provisional voter must take in order to have the provisional voter's ballot counted under this article.(3) The deadlines by which the provisional voter is required to take any actions described in subdivision (2) in order to have the provisional voter's ballot counted under this article.(4) The following information that will enable the provisional voter to inquire about the provisional voter's ballot:(A) The name of the office that the provisional voter may contact.(B) The address of the office described in clause (A).(C) The telephone number at the office described in clause (A) that the voter may use to contact the office about the voter's provisional ballot.(D) Any other information the circuit court clerk considers useful to provide assistance to the provisional voter in inquiring about the provisional ballot.(b) The notice required by subsection (a) must be:(1) sent by first class United States mail; or(2) given by another method the circuit court clerk determines will provide actual notice to the voter.(c) The notice required by subsection (a) must be in a form prescribed by the election division.As added by P.L.193-2021, SEC.81.
IN Code § 3-11.7-7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 7. Standards for Issuing an Order Extending the Hour for the Closing of the Polls|3-11.7-7-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to any order described by 52 U.S.C. 21082(c) to extend the hour for the closing of the polls fixed by IC 3-11-8-8.As added by P.L.278-2019, SEC.136.
IN Code § 3-11.7-7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 7. Standards for Issuing an Order Extending the Hour for the Closing of the Polls|3-11.7-7-2. Only County Election Board Has Standing in Action for Seeking Order to Extend Closing of Polls; Unanimous Vote

Sec. 2. (a) Only a county election board has standing in an Indiana court or with any other state governmental entity to file an action or petition to request the extension of the hour for closing the polls by the court or entity.(b) The county election board may only file an action or petition under this section upon the unanimous vote of the entire membership of the board.As added by P.L.278-2019, SEC.136.
IN Code § 3-11.7-7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 7. Standards for Issuing an Order Extending the Hour for the Closing of the Polls|3-11.7-7-3. Issuance of Order to Extend Closing of Polls; Evidence and Findings Required

Sec. 3. (a) Before issuing an order under this chapter, the court or entity must take evidence and make the following findings:(1) The polls were substantially delayed in opening at the time fixed by IC 3-11-8-8.(2) The specific precincts or vote centers in which substantial delays occurred.(3) If a poll closed at any time during the hours specified by IC 3-11-8-8, how long the polls were closed and in which precincts and vote centers the closing occurred.(4) Substantial evidence exists that voters were prevented from casting a ballot due to a delay or closure of the polls during the hours specified by IC 3-11-8-8.(5) The actual harm determined can only be ameliorated by the extension of polling hours.(6) The county election board filed written notice with the secretary of state and the election division indicating that the county election board:(A) filed the action or petition with the court to extend hours; and(B) received confirmation from the court of the receipt of the filings.(b) If the court is unable to make the applicable findings regarding a delay in opening or a subsequent closure of the polls described in subsection (a), the court shall not issue an order extending the polling hours specified under IC 3-11-8-8.As added by P.L.278-2019, SEC.136. Amended by P.L.141-2020, SEC.15.
IN Code § 3-11.7-7-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 7. Standards for Issuing an Order Extending the Hour for the Closing of the Polls|3-11.7-7-4. Order to Extend Closing of Polls; Limitations

Sec. 4. If the court or state governmental entity determines that an order extending the hour for the closing of the polls is to be issued, the court or entity must:(1) limit the extension only to those polls whose opening was delayed or which closed during the hours set forth in IC 3-11-8-8; and(2) extend the hours for the polls at the precinct or vote center for a period of time not more than the time that the polls were closed during the hours set forth in IC 3-11-8-8.As added by P.L.278-2019, SEC.136.
IN Code § 3-11.7-7-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11.7. Provisional Voting|Chapter 7. Standards for Issuing an Order Extending the Hour for the Closing of the Polls|3-11.7-7-5. Appeal of Denial of Order to Indiana Supreme Court

Sec. 5. (a) The county election board may appeal any denial of an order extending the hour for closing the polls issued under this section to the Indiana supreme court under the same terms, conditions, and standards that govern appeals in ordinary civil actions affecting substantial public questions.(b) An assignment of errors that the court or state governmental entity's final action is contrary to law is sufficient to present both:(1) the sufficiency of the facts found to sustain the court or state governmental entity's action; and(2) the sufficiency of the evidence to sustain the findings of fact upon which the court or state governmental entity's action was rendered.As added by P.L.278-2019, SEC.136.
IN Code § 3-12-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 1. Rules for Counting Ballots|3-12-1-1. Intent of Voter Primary Factor to Consider in Determining Voter's Choice on Ballot

Sec. 1. Subject to sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9.5, and 13 of this chapter, the primary factor to be considered in determining a voter's choice on a ballot is the intent of the voter. If the voter's intent can be determined on the ballot or on part of the ballot, the vote shall be counted for the affected candidate or candidates or on the public question. However, if it is impossible to determine a voter's choice of candidates on a part of a ballot or vote on a public question, then the voter's vote concerning those candidates or public questions may not be counted.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-25-1(a) part; 3-1-25-18(g).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.328; P.L.64-2014, SEC.68.
IN Code § 3-12-1-1.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 1. Rules for Counting Ballots|3-12-1-1.2. Chapter Establishes Standards to Define Vote

Sec. 1.2. (a) This chapter is enacted to comply with 52 U.S.C. 21081 by establishing uniform and nondiscriminatory standards to define what will be counted as a vote on a paper ballot, optical scan voting system, or electronic voting system.(b) The standards in this chapter apply to counting votes on every voting system, except where specific standards applicable only:(1) to a type of voting system are provided under IC 3-12-2, IC 3-12-3, or IC 3-12-3.5; and(2) in a recount or contest proceeding are provided under IC 3-12-6, IC 3-12-8, IC 3-12-11, or IC 3-12-12.As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.180. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.207.
IN Code § 3-12-1-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 1. Rules for Counting Ballots|3-12-1-1.5. "Election Officer" Defined

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "election officer" means a person employed or appointed by the state, a political subdivision, or a political party to perform a duty under this title.As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.329.
IN Code § 3-12-1-1.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 1. Rules for Counting Ballots|3-12-1-1.7. Write-in Votes

Sec. 1.7. (a) The following provisions govern the counting of write-in votes:(1) Except as provided in subsection (b), only votes cast for declared write-in candidates shall be counted and certified.(2) The name of a candidate, written on the space reserved for write-in voting, is not considered a distinguishing mark that would invalidate a ballot under section 3 of this chapter. However, the name or office of a candidate written in a place on the ballot other than the place reserved for write-in voting may not be counted for that office.(3) A write-in vote for an office is void if the voter attempts to cast the vote by a means other than printing the name of the candidate in ink or lead pencil. The use of stickers, labels, rubber stamps, or other similar device is not permitted.(4) An abbreviation, a misspelling, or other minor variation in the form of the name of a candidate or an office shall be disregarded in determining the validity of the ballot if the intention of the voter can be ascertained.(5) Write-in votes for each write-in candidate shall be counted separately using the tally sheets provided by the county election board.(6) This subdivision applies to a voter who casts a ballot for:(A) an individual who is a candidate for President of the United States;(B) an individual who is a candidate for Vice President of the United States; or(C) both individuals who are candidates for President of the United States and Vice President of the United States.A ballot cast as described in this subdivision is considered to be cast for the presidential electors and alternate presidential electors pledged to support the ticket of candidates for President and Vice President printed on the regular official ballot.(7) This subdivision applies to a voter who casts a ballot for:(A) an individual who is a candidate for governor;(B) an individual who is a candidate for lieutenant governor; or(C) both individuals who are candidates for governor and lieutenant governor.A ballot cast as described in this subdivision is considered to be cast for both individuals who are candidates for governor and lieutenant governor of Indiana who are printed on the regular official ballot.(b) This subsection does not apply to an office for which more than one (1) individual may be nominated or elected within the same election district. A write-in vote cast for an individual whose name appears on the ballot as a candidate for that office shall be counted as a vote for the candidate.As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.110. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.177; P.L.3-1997, SEC.338; P.L.193-2021, SEC.82.
IN Code § 3-12-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 1. Rules for Counting Ballots|3-12-1-2. Ballot Void if Not Properly Endorsed; Not Applicable to Absentee Ballots

Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to absentee ballots.(b) The whole ballot may not be counted, subject to section 12 of this chapter, if the ballot is not endorsed or printed with the initials of the poll clerks in accordance with state law.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-1(a) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.330; P.L.55-2014, SEC.10.
IN Code § 3-12-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 1. Rules for Counting Ballots|3-12-1-3. Ballot Void if It Bears Distinguishing Mark or Mutilation

Sec. 3. The whole ballot is void if the ballot bears any distinguishing mark (other than a voting mark) or a mutilation made by the voter or an election officer with the intent to enable a person to determine who cast the marked or mutilated ballot.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-25-1(a) part; 3-1-28-8 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.331.
IN Code § 3-12-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections|Chapter 1. Rules for Counting Ballots|3-12-1-4. Ballot Void for Extrinsic Act; Erasures

Sec. 4. (a) The whole ballot is void if a voter does any act extrinsic to the ballot, such as enclosing any paper or other article in the folded ballot, with the intent to enable a person to determine that the voter cast the ballot.(b) An erasure by a voter does not make the whole ballot void unless made with the intent to enable a person to determine who cast the ballot, but it does not register a vote for the elected office, political party office, or public question for which it is made.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-25-1(a) part; 3-1-25-18(a) part; 3-1-28-8 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.6-1986, SEC.34; P.L.3-1987, SEC.332.