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MT Code § 13-3-208 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 3. Precincts and Polling Places|Part 2. Accessibility of Polling Places|13-3-208. Voter interface device availability

  13-3-208. Voter interface device availability. (1) The intent of this section is to:  (a) ensure that disabled electors have access to voting technology that allows the electors to cast ballots independently, privately, and securely;   (b) provide that votes cast using accessible voting technology are collected and counted in a manner that preserves secrecy; and   (c) comply with applicable federal and state law concerning accessibility for disabled electors.   (2) (a) Except as provided in subsection (2)(c):   (i) the election administrator shall ensure that at least one voter interface device is available at each polling place; and   (ii) in a mail ballot election, the election administrator shall ensure that voter interface devices are available at locations appropriate to provide accessibility for disabled electors.   (b) Each voter interface device must be set up and located in a manner that allows any elector using the device to cast a ballot independently and privately, including the provision of accommodations to provide a physical barrier or other method to ensure that the screen of the device is blocked from the view of others.   (c) A voter interface device is not required:   (i) if there are fewer than 200 registered electors eligible to vote in the election; or   (ii) for an irrigation district election.   (3) Subject to subsection (4):   (a) votes on a ballot produced by a voter interface device may be counted manually or using an automatic tabulating system;   (b) ballots counted manually must be counted in accordance with 13-15-206; and   (c) if ballots produced by a voter interface device cannot be processed through an automatic tabulator used in the county and the election administrator does not provide for the ballots to be counted manually, the election administrator may provide for the votes on each ballot produced by the device to be transcribed to the standard ballot form used in the precinct so that the ballots may be processed through an automatic tabulator used in the county.   (4) (a) If the voter interface device produces a ballot form that is distinguishable from the standard ballot form used in the precinct, the county election administrator shall take measures to protect the secrecy of the votes cast by an elector using the device.   (b) Measures to ensure secrecy may provide that votes on a ballot produced by the voter interface device are transcribed to the standard ballot form used in the precinct so that the ballots are indistinguishable from and counted with the other ballots.   (c) Measures must also include encouraging a portion of the nondisabled electors to use the device to cast their ballot.   (5) Any transcription of votes conducted pursuant to this section must be conducted in secret by at least three election officials in substantially the same manner as provided for in 13-13-246.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 325, L. 2019; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 61, L. 2021.
MT Code § 13-3-209 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 3. Precincts and Polling Places|Part 2. Accessibility of Polling Places|13-3-209. and 13-3-210 reserved

  13-3-209 and 13-3-210 reserved.
MT Code § 13-3-211 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 3. Precincts and Polling Places|Part 2. Accessibility of Polling Places|13-3-211. Emergency exemption

  13-3-211. Emergency exemption. (1) The secretary of state shall exempt a polling place from the requirements of this part if an emergency occurs within 10 days prior to an election. An emergency is considered to exist if a polling place becomes unavailable by reason of loss of lease, fire, snow, or natural disaster.   (2) If an emergency occurs, the election administrator in the county shall designate a new polling place in accordance with the procedure provided in 13-3-105. The new polling place is considered temporary and is exempt from the survey procedures established under 13-3-206. However, the polling place may not be used in a subsequent election unless it is surveyed as required in 13-3-206.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 200, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 38, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 13-3-212 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 3. Precincts and Polling Places|Part 2. Accessibility of Polling Places|13-3-212. Exemption if no accessible polling place is reasonably available

  13-3-212. Exemption if no accessible polling place is reasonably available. (1) If an election administrator desires to designate as a polling place a location that is inaccessible, the election administrator shall make a request in writing to the secretary of state asking that an inaccessible polling place be exempt from the standards for accessibility.  (2) The secretary of state may grant an exemption pursuant to rules adopted under 13-3-205 if all potential polling places have been surveyed and it is determined that:   (a) an accessible polling place is not available and the county or school district cannot safely or reasonably make a polling place temporarily accessible in the area involved; or   (b) the location is a rural polling place and designation of an accessible facility as a polling place will require excessive travel or impose other hardships for the majority of qualified electors in the precinct or school district.   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 200, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 228, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 61, L. 2021.
MT Code § 13-3-213 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 3. Precincts and Polling Places|Part 2. Accessibility of Polling Places|13-3-213. Alternative means for casting ballot

  13-3-213. Alternative means for casting ballot. (1) The election administrator shall provide individuals with disabilities an alternative means for casting a ballot on election day if they are assigned to an inaccessible polling place. These alternative means for casting a ballot include:  (a) delivery of a ballot to the elector as provided in 13-13-118;   (b) voting by absentee ballot in person at a designated voting station at the county election administrator's office; and   (c) prearranged assignment to an accessible polling place within the county.   (2) An elector with a disability assigned to an inaccessible polling place who desires to vote at an accessible polling place:   (a) shall request assignment to an accessible polling place by notifying the election administrator in writing at least 2 business days preceding the election;   (b) must be assigned to the nearest accessible polling place for the purpose of voting in the election;   (c) shall sign the elector's name on a special addendum to the official precinct register as required in subsection (4); and   (d) must receive the same ballot to which the elector is otherwise entitled.   (3) For the purpose of subsection (2), the ballot cast at an alternative polling place must be processed and counted in the same manner as an absentee ballot.   (4) The name of an elector who has been assigned to vote in a precinct other than the precinct in which the person is registered, as provided in subsection (2), must be printed on a special addendum to the precinct register in a form prescribed by the secretary of state.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 200, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 472, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 228, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 242, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 368, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 61, L. 2021.
MT Code § 13-4-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 4. Election Judges|Part 1. Appointment|13-4-101. Appointment of election judges

  13-4-101. Appointment of election judges. At least 30 days before the primary election in even-numbered years, the county governing body shall appoint three or more election judges for each precinct, one of whom must be designated chief judge.   History: En. Sec. 49, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 258, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3201(part); amd. Sec. 52, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 120, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 414, L. 2003.
MT Code § 13-4-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 4. Election Judges|Part 1. Appointment|13-4-102. Manner of choosing election judges

  13-4-102. Manner of choosing election judges. (1) Subject to 13-4-107, election judges must be chosen from lists of qualified registered electors in the county, submitted at least 45 days before the primary election in even-numbered years by the county central committees of the political parties eligible to nominate candidates in the primary.   (2) The list of each party may contain more names than the number of election judges to be appointed. The names of those not appointed as election judges must be given to the election administrator for use in making appointments to fill vacancies.   (3) Each board of election judges must include judges representing all parties that have submitted lists as provided in subsection (1). No more than the number of election judges needed to obtain a simple majority may be appointed from the list of one political party in each county. If any of the political parties entitled to do so fail to submit a list meeting the requirements of this section, the governing body shall, to the extent possible, appoint judges so that all parties eligible to participate in the primary are represented on each board.   (4) The election administrator shall make appointments to fill vacancies from the list provided for in subsection (2). If the list is insufficient or if one or more of the eligible political parties fails to submit a list meeting the requirements of this section, the election administrator may select enough people meeting the qualifications of 13-4-107 to fill election judge vacancies in all precincts.   (5) An elector chosen to potentially serve as an election judge must be notified of selection at least 30 days before the primary election in even-numbered years. Each elector who agrees to serve as an election judge shall attend a training class conducted under 13-4-203 and shall continue to serve as provided in 13-4-103.   History: En. Sec. 50, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 258, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 125, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3202; amd. Sec. 54, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 232, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 297, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 242, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 365, L. 2017.
MT Code § 13-4-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 4. Election Judges|Part 1. Appointment|13-4-103. Judges to serve until others appointed

  13-4-103. Judges to serve until others appointed. The election judges continue to be judges of all elections held in their county until other judges are appointed.   History: En. Sec. 51, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 258, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3203; amd. Sec. 55, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 365, L. 2017.
MT Code § 13-4-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 4. Election Judges|Part 1. Appointment|13-4-104. Election administrator to notify judges

  13-4-104. Election administrator to notify judges. The election administrator must notify the judges of their appointment and of the time set for instruction sessions.   History: En. Sec. 52, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 258, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3204(1); amd. Sec. 56, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
MT Code § 13-4-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 4. Election Judges|Part 1. Appointment|13-4-105. Oath of judges

  13-4-105. Oath of judges. Before beginning service on each election day, the election judges must take and subscribe the official oath prescribed by the constitution. The election judges may administer the oath to each other.   History: En. Sec. 53, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3205(1); amd. Sec. 57, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 232, L. 1993.
MT Code § 13-4-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 4. Election Judges|Part 1. Appointment|13-4-106. Compensation of judges

  13-4-106. Compensation of judges. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), election judges must be paid at least the state or federal minimum wage, whichever is greater, for the number of hours worked during an election plus the number of hours spent at the instruction session. Mileage may be paid to election judges for attending instruction sessions. Election judges are exempt from unemployment insurance coverage for services performed pursuant to this chapter if the remuneration received by the election judge is less than $1,000 in the calendar year.   (2) The chief election judge may be paid at a rate higher than the other election judges and may be reimbursed for the actual expenses of transporting election materials.   (3) The election administrator shall certify the amount due each election judge to the county governing body as soon after an election as all records necessary for the certification are received.   History: En. Sec. 55, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3207; amd. Sec. 58, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 591, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 195, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 44, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 47, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 297, L. 2009.
MT Code § 13-4-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 4. Election Judges|Part 1. Appointment|13-4-107. Qualifications of election judges

  13-4-107. Qualifications of election judges. (1) Election judges must be registered electors of the county in which they serve.   (2) No election judge may be a candidate or a spouse, ascendant, descendant, brother, or sister of a candidate or a candidate's spouse or the spouse of any of these in an election precinct where the candidate's name appears on the ballot. However, this does not apply to candidates for precinct offices.   (3) If a polling place for a precinct is located in the same venue as one or more other precincts, a candidate whose name appears on any ballot being voted on within the venue, an ascendant, descendant, brother, sister, or spouse of the candidate, or a spouse of an ascendant, descendant, brother, or sister of the candidate may not serve as an election judge within the venue.   History: En. Sec. 53, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 365, L. 2017.
MT Code § 13-4-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 4. Election Judges|Part 2. Functions|13-4-201. Duties of chief election judge

  13-4-201. Duties of chief election judge. The chief election judge shall be responsible for the conduct of the proceedings in the polling place, shall assign duties to other members of the board of election judges, and, if assigned to work through the close of the polls, shall be responsible for the return of or for arranging the return of all ballots and election supplies to the election administrator.   History: En. Sec. 52, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 258, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3204(2), (3); amd. Sec. 59, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 232, L. 1993.
MT Code § 13-4-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 4. Election Judges|Part 2. Functions|13-4-202. Administration of oaths

  13-4-202. Administration of oaths. Any election judge may administer and certify oaths required from electors or election judges during an election.   History: En. Sec. 53, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3205(2); amd. Sec. 60, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 297, L. 2009.
MT Code § 13-4-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 4. Election Judges|Part 2. Functions|13-4-203. Instruction of judges -- training materials

  13-4-203. Instruction of judges -- training materials. (1) Before each election, all election judges must be instructed by the election administrator on current procedures as prescribed by the secretary of state. In precincts where voting systems are used, instructions must cover both how to operate the voting system and how to manually process any paper ballots.   (2) An election administrator may require a chief election judge to attend the training session before each election, as well as a special session that the election administrator may hold for chief election judges only, even if the chief election judge possesses a current certificate of completion pursuant to 13-1-203(5)(b).   (3) Any individual willing to be appointed as an election judge may attend an instruction session by registering with the election administrator. However, the individual may not be paid for attendance unless the individual is appointed as an election judge.   (4) Each election judge completing a training session under this section must be given a certificate of completion. An individual may not serve as an election judge without a current certificate. However, this requirement does not apply to individuals filling vacancies in emergencies.   (5) A certificate of completion is current if the certificate is obtained before the primary election in an even-numbered year.   (6) Notice of the place and time of instruction must be given by the election administrator to the presiding officers of the political parties in the county.   History: En. Sec. 54, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 258, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3206; amd. Sec. 61, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 297, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 209, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 368, L. 2017.
MT Code § 13-4-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 4. Election Judges|Part 2. Functions|13-4-204. Repealed

  13-4-204. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 49, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 258, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3201(part).
MT Code § 13-4-205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 4. Election Judges|Part 2. Functions|13-4-205. Repealed

  13-4-205. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 49, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 258, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3201(3).
MT Code § 13-4-206 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 4. Election Judges|Part 2. Functions|13-4-206. Repealed

  13-4-206. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 49, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 258, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3201(4).
MT Code § 13-4-207 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 4. Election Judges|Part 2. Functions|13-4-207. Judges to remain at polls -- emergency provisions -- part-time service

  13-4-207. Judges to remain at polls -- emergency provisions -- part-time service. (1) Election judges may not leave the premises on which the polling place is located during the hours they are assigned to work unless permission to leave is given by the chief election judge for that precinct. Permission may be granted only for illness or a family emergency.   (2) A chief election judge must obtain the permission of the election administrator to leave the polling place premises because of illness or an emergency. If the chief judge is excused, the election administrator shall appoint one of the other judges to act as chief election judge.   (3) The time of departure and reason for leaving shall be entered near the oath form subscribed by the election judge or on a form provided by the election administrator. The chief election judge shall sign the entry.   (4) The election administrator may appoint a judge to replace an excused judge or one who fails to appear.   (5) The election administrator may assign a judge or chief election judge to work less than a full polling day, but at least three judges, including a chief election judge, must be on duty during the time that the polls are open.   History: En. Sec. 62, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 232, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 242, L. 2011.
MT Code § 13-10-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed)|13-10-101. Repealed

  13-10-101. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 58, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3303.
MT Code § 13-10-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed)|13-10-102. Repealed

  13-10-102. Repealed. Sec. 11, Ch. 52, L. 1993.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 2, Sp. L. January 1992.
MT Code § 13-10-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 2. Preprimary Procedures|13-10-202. Filing fees

  13-10-202. Filing fees. Filing fees are as follows:   (1) for offices having an annual salary of $2,500 or less and candidates for the legislature, $15;   (2) for county offices having an annual salary of more than $2,500, 0.5% of the total annual salary;   (3) for president in a presidential preference primary, an amount equivalent to the filing fee required for a United States senate candidate;   (4) for other offices having an annual salary of more than $2,500, 1% of the total annual salary;   (5) for offices in which compensation is paid in fees, $10;   (6) for officers of political parties, presidential electors, and officers who receive no salary or fees, no filing fee is required.   History: En. Sec. 59, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 28, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 246, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3304(5); amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 172, L. 2017.
MT Code § 13-10-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 10. Primary Elections and Nominations|Part 2. Preprimary Procedures|13-10-203. Indigent candidates

  13-10-203. Indigent candidates. If an individual is unable to pay a filing fee, the filing officer shall accept the following documents in lieu of a filing fee:   (1) from a successful write-in candidate, a statement that the candidate is unable to pay the filing fee;   (2) from a candidate for nomination, a statement that the candidate is unable to pay the filing fee and a written petition for nomination as a candidate that meets the following requirements:   (a) the petition contains the name of the office to be filled and the candidate's name and residence address;   (b) the petition contains signatures numbering 5% or more of the total vote cast for the successful candidate for the same office at the last general election;   (c) the signatures are those of electors residing within the political subdivision of the state in which the candidate petitions for nomination; and   (d) the signatures have been submitted to the appropriate election administrator at least 1 week prior to the applicable deadline in 13-10-201(7) and have been certified by the appropriate election administrator by the procedure provided in 13-27-303 and 13-27-304.   History: En. Sec. 59, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 28, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 246, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3304(7); amd. Sec. 65, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 39, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 242, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 336, L. 2013.