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IN Code § 3-11-1.5-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-16. Proposed Precinct Establishment Orders; Precinct Boundaries Following Boundaries of Other Entities

Sec. 16. (a) If a proposed precinct establishment order includes a legal description of a precinct with a boundary that follows the boundary of a municipality, state legislative district, or municipal legislative district, the order must include the following:(1) A description in metes and bounds that identifies the boundary as that of a municipality, state legislative district, or municipal legislative district.(2) A notation on the map of the precinct indicating that the boundary is that of a municipality, state legislative district, or municipal legislative district.(b) If a proposed precinct establishment order described by section 9 of this chapter includes a legal description of a boundary that follows a visible feature, the order must include a description in metes and bounds or an aerial photograph that identifies the visible feature that forms the boundary.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.11-1989, SEC.1; P.L.225-2011, SEC.51.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-17. Review and Examination of Proposed Order

Sec. 17. (a) The election division shall send a copy of a precinct establishment order:(1) submitted under section 14 or 30 (repealed) of this chapter; or(2) resubmitted under section 20 of this chapter;to the office for comment.(b) The office shall review the order and may make any technical comments the office considers appropriate.(c) The co-directors or an employee designated by the co-directors shall examine:(1) the proposed precinct establishment order; and(2) the comments of the office;to determine if the order would establish precincts in compliance with this chapter.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.39; P.L.212-2001, SEC.14; P.L.1-2003, SEC.2.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-18. Election Division Authorization for Adoption of Proposed Precinct Establishment Order; Notice; Objection; Commission Hearing

Sec. 18. (a) If the election division determines that the proposed precinct establishment order would comply with this chapter, the election division shall issue an order authorizing the county executive to establish the proposed precincts.(b) The order issued by the election division under subsection (a) must state that the election division finds that the proposed precincts would comply with the standards set forth in this chapter. The election division shall promptly provide a copy of the order to the county executive.(c) The county executive must give notice of the proposed order to the voters of the county by one (1) publication under IC 5-3-1-4. The notice must state the following:(1) The name of each existing precinct whose boundaries would be changed by the adoption of the proposed order by the county.(2) That any registered voter of the county may object to the proposed order by filing a sworn statement with the election division setting forth the voter's specific objections to the proposed order and requesting that a hearing be conducted by the commission under IC 4-21.5.(3) The mailing address of the election division.(4) The deadline for filing the objection with the election division under this section.(d) Except as provided in subsection (g), an objection to a proposed precinct establishment order must be filed not later than noon ten (10) days after the publication of the notice by the county executive.(e) If an objection is not filed with the election division by the date and time specified under subsection (d), the election division shall promptly notify the county executive. The county executive may proceed immediately to adopt the proposed order.(f) If an objection is filed with the election division by the date and time specified under subsection (d), the election division shall promptly notify the county executive. The county executive may not adopt the proposed order until the commission conducts a hearing under IC 4-21.5 and determines whether the proposed precincts would comply with the standards set forth in this chapter.(g) If the co-directors determine that the expiration of the ten (10) day period described in subsection (d) will occur:(1) after the next period specified under section 25 of this chapter begins; or(2) without sufficient time for a county or an objector to receive notice of a hearing before the commission concerning an objection before the next period specified under section 25 of this chapter begins;the co-directors may request a hearing before the commission under section 21 of this chapter, notify the county executive of the request, and publication under subsection (c) is not required.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.40; P.L.3-1997, SEC.244; P.L.221-2005, SEC.36; P.L.164-2006, SEC.83; P.L.278-2019, SEC.52.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-19. Proposed Precinct Establishment Order; Noncompliance

Sec. 19. If the co-directors or designated employee determines that the proposed precinct establishment order would not comply with this chapter, the co-directors shall advise the county executive specifically how the order would not comply with this chapter. If the co-directors determine that the noncompliance would result from a technical error in a map or legal description included in the proposed order, the co-directors may suggest specific amendments to the map or legal description in the letter accompanying the proposed order.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.41; P.L.3-1997, SEC.245.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-20. Amendments to Proposed Order

Sec. 20. If a county executive is advised that a proposed precinct establishment order does not comply with this chapter, the county executive may:(1) amend the proposed order so that the precincts may be established in compliance with this chapter; or(2) request an exemption under section 20.5 of this chapter;and resubmit the proposed order to the co-directors.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.46; P.L.3-1993, SEC.113; P.L.8-1995, SEC.42; P.L.3-1997, SEC.246.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-20.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-20.5. Exemption From Precinct Boundary Requirements

Sec. 20.5. (a) This section applies when:(1) a county executive is advised that a proposed precinct establishment order does not comply with this chapter; and(2) the county executive determines that the noncompliance cannot be corrected by the establishment of a precinct that complies with both:(A) the maximum voter requirement of section 3 of this chapter; and(B) the precinct boundary requirements of section 5 of this chapter.(b) The county executive may request the commission to grant an exemption from the precinct boundary requirements of section 5 of this chapter to establish a precinct boundary described by this section.(c) The commission shall conduct a hearing on the exemption request. If the commission determines that the noncompliance cannot be corrected by the establishment of a precinct that complies with both:(1) the maximum voter requirement of section 3 of this chapter; and(2) the precinct boundary requirements of section 5 of this chapter;the commission shall grant the exemption. However, the commission may not grant an exemption that violates section 4(1), 4(5), 4(6), or 4(7) of this chapter.(d) If the commission grants the exemption, the county executive shall amend the proposed precinct establishment order described by section 19 of this chapter to establish precinct boundaries:(1) in accordance with the exemption granted by the commission; and(2) that comply with all other requirements established by this chapter.(e) The proposed precinct establishment order described in subsection (d) must include a description in metes and bounds of the boundaries authorized by the exemption granted under this section.As added by P.L.5-1989, SEC.47. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.43; P.L.3-1997, SEC.247; P.L.212-2001, SEC.15.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-21. Resubmission of Orders; Request for Hearing

Sec. 21. (a) If the county executive believes that the proposed order described by section 19 of this chapter complies with this chapter, the county executive may resubmit the order to the co-directors and request a hearing before the commission.(b) The co-directors may request a hearing before the commission under section 18(g) of this chapter.(c) The hearing under this section shall be conducted in accordance with IC 4-21.5.(d) If the commission determines that the proposed precinct establishment order complies with this chapter, the co-directors shall advise the county executive that the order complies with this chapter and may be issued by the county executive.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.44; P.L.3-1997, SEC.248; P.L.164-2006, SEC.84.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-22. Issuance of Order by County Executive

Sec. 22. When a county executive receives a proposed order approved by:(1) the election division; or(2) the commission under section 18(f) of this chapter, the county executive may issue the order.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.249; P.L.221-2005, SEC.37.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-23. Filing of Orders

Sec. 23. (a) The county executive shall file a copy of the order issued under section 22 of this chapter with the co-directors not later than seven (7) days after its issuance.(b) The co-directors shall send a copy of the order to the office not later than seven (7) days after the co-directors receive the order.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.45; P.L.212-2001, SEC.16.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-24. Effective Date of Orders; Notice

Sec. 24. (a) The precinct establishment order becomes effective on the first date permitted under section 25 of this chapter.(b) The office shall notify the co-directors of the date the new precinct boundaries were entered into the GIS not later than seven (7) days after the new precinct boundaries are entered into the GIS.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.129; P.L.3-1997, SEC.250; P.L.212-2001, SEC.17.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-25. Effective Date of Orders; Restricted Periods

Sec. 25. A precinct establishment order may not become effective during the following periods:(1) In a year in which a general election is held, the period beginning on the first day that a declaration of candidacy may be filed under IC 3-8-2-4 and ending the day following general election day.(2) For precincts located wholly or partially within a municipality, after January 31 and before the day following municipal election day, in a year in which a municipal election is held.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.251; P.L.212-2001, SEC.18.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-26. Notice of Approval

Sec. 26. The co-directors shall promptly notify the county executive of:(1) the approval of a precinct establishment order by the commission; and(2) the date the order becomes effective.The co-directors shall provide one (1) copy of the approved order to the county executive.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.46.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-31. Orders; Approval by Commission; Effective Date

Sec. 31. (a) This section applies to a proposed precinct establishment order that requires that a hearing by the commission be conducted under this chapter.(b) After the election division has reviewed the proposed precinct establishment order, and the order has been revised, if necessary, to comply with this chapter, the commission shall:(1) approve a proposed precinct establishment order under this section not later than the following January 31; and(2) order that the precinct establishment order takes effect January 31 of the year in which the municipal election will be held.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1990, SEC.7; P.L.8-1992, SEC.14; P.L.8-1995, SEC.49; P.L.3-1997, SEC.254; P.L.126-2002, SEC.38; P.L.221-2005, SEC.39.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-32. Municipalities; Change of District Boundaries; Exception

Sec. 32. The legislative body of a municipality may not change the boundary of a district established under:(1) IC 36-3-4-3;(2) IC 36-4-6-3;(3) IC 36-4-6-4;(4) IC 36-4-6-5;(5) IC 36-5-1-10.1;(6) IC 36-5-2-4.1; or(7) IC 36-5-2-4.2;after November 8 of the year preceding the year in which a municipal election is to be held and before the day following the date on which the municipal election is held except to assign territory to a municipal legislative body district in an annexation ordinance.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.48; P.L.7-1990, SEC.39.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-32.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-32.5. Townships in Counties Containing a Consolidated City; Changes in Boundaries of Legislative Body Districts

Sec. 32.5. (a) This section applies to townships in a county containing a consolidated city.(b) The legislative body of a township may not change the boundary of a legislative body district established under IC 36-6-6-2.5 after November 8 of the year preceding the year in which an election is held to elect township board members and before the day following the date on which an election is held to elect township board members.As added by P.L.6-1994, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.170-2002, SEC.8.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-32.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-32.7. Change of Boundaries of Political Subdivision or Election District in a Political Subdivision Does Not Change Precinct Boundaries

Sec. 32.7. (a) A precinct boundary does not change automatically whenever either of the following occurs:(1) The boundaries of a political subdivision change as the result of annexation or disannexation of territory.(2) The boundaries of an election district within a political subdivision are changed by the political subdivision.(b) A precinct boundary may be changed only as provided in this chapter.As added by P.L.74-2017, SEC.45.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-33 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-33. Municipalities; Extended Boundaries

Sec. 33. (a) If the boundaries of a municipality are extended before a municipal primary election or a municipal election, and the territory within those boundaries has not been included in precincts wholly within the municipality, the voters within the extended boundaries may vote, if otherwise qualified, in the municipal primary election or municipal election.(b) The voters may vote in the precinct in which they have their residence as if the precinct had been established to include them in a precinct wholly within the municipality. These votes shall be counted and included in the canvass of the votes cast in the municipal primary election or municipal election.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1992, SEC.15; P.L.14-2004, SEC.92.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-34 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-34. Renaming or Renumbering Precincts

Sec. 34. (a) A county executive may issue an order to rename or renumber precincts without establishing new precinct boundaries. An order issued under this section becomes effective when it is filed with the co-directors.(b) The co-directors shall send a copy of the order to the office.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.50; P.L.212-2001, SEC.19.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-35 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-35. Application of Section; Precinct Establishment Order Issued by Commission

Sec. 35. (a) This section applies to a county that has a precinct that crosses a boundary in violation of section 4(4), 4(5), or 4(6) of this chapter.(b) Notwithstanding section 25 of this chapter, if the county does not issue a precinct establishment order that establishes precincts in compliance with section 4(4), 4(5), and 4(6) of this chapter by the January 31 following the last effective date described in section 25(2) of this chapter, the commission may issue an order establishing precincts as provided under subsection (c).(c) An order issued by the commission under this section must comply with section 4(4), 4(5), and 4(6) of this chapter.(d) The co-directors shall send a copy of the commission's order to the office.As added by P.L.8-1992, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.131; P.L.1-1999, SEC.1; P.L.212-2001, SEC.20; P.L.37-2002, SEC.14; P.L.2-2005, SEC.3.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-36 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-36. Delegation of Responsibilities of County Executive

Sec. 36. The county executive may adopt an order to delegate some or all of the county executive's responsibilities under this chapter to the county election board. The order may not take effect until a copy of the order has been filed with the election division.As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.114. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.132; P.L.3-1997, SEC.255.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-37 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-37. Notice of Errors in Precinct Boundaries in Gis

Sec. 37. (a) The co-directors shall notify the office of any errors found in the precinct boundaries depicted in the GIS.(b) The office and the co-directors shall cooperate to resolve any errors found in the GIS.As added by P.L.212-2001, SEC.21.
IN Code § 3-11-2-0.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 2. General Election Ballot Form for Paper Ballots|3-11-2-0.5. Applicability

Sec. 0.5. (a) This chapter applies only to paper ballots.(b) This chapter does not apply to:(1) an electronic voting system; or(2) an optical scan voting system.As added by P.L.58-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.87.
IN Code § 3-11-2-2.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 2. General Election Ballot Form for Paper Ballots|3-11-2-2.1. All Candidates and Public Questions in Election Districts in County on Ballot; Notice of Inspection of Ballot Proofs

Sec. 2.1. (a) Each county election board shall have the:(1) names of all candidates for election to offices or retention in offices; and(2) state and local public questions;in election districts wholly or partially within the county printed on a ballot as provided in this chapter. The county may print all offices on a single ballot under this section.(b) Before a county election board orders the printing of a ballot, the board must provide written notice that proofs of the ballot are available for inspection not later than sixty-seven (67) days before the date of the election to each of the following:(1) The county chairman of each major political party with a candidate's name appearing on the ballot.(2) The county chairman, if any, of any other political party with a candidate's name appearing on the ballot.(3) The superintendent of each school corporation with the name of a candidate for school board office or a local public question concerning the school corporation appearing on the ballot.After sixty (60) days before the date of the election, the ballot is considered approved and eligible for printing.As added by P.L.14-2004, SEC.94. Amended by P.L.164-2006, SEC.88; P.L.193-2021, SEC.32.
IN Code § 3-11-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 2. General Election Ballot Form for Paper Ballots|3-11-2-3. Requirements of Size, Quality and Color, and Thickness; Precinct Designation

Sec. 3. Each type of ballot must be:(1) of uniform size;(2) of the same quality and color of paper;(3) sufficiently thick that the printing cannot be distinguished from the back; and(4) printed with the precinct number or designation of the precinct where the ballot is used.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-1(a) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.198; P.L.194-2013, SEC.42; P.L.193-2021, SEC.33.
IN Code § 3-11-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 2. General Election Ballot Form for Paper Ballots|3-11-2-5. Name and Device; Listing of Nominees

Sec. 5. The nominees of a:(1) major political party;(2) political party described by IC 3-8-4-10; or(3) group of petitioners under IC 3-8-6 who are identified by the petition as the nominees of a political party;shall be listed on the ballots under the name of the party or petitioners as designated by them in their certificate or petition. If the same device is selected by two (2) parties it shall be given to the party that first filed the device under IC 3-8-7-11.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-1(a) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.200; P.L.230-2005, SEC.50.