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IN Code § 3-10-12-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 10. Provisions Governing Certain Types of Elections|Chapter 12. Special Procedures for Certain Indiana Voters to Vote in Precinct of Former Residence Under Nvra|3-10-12-4. Execution of Written Affirmation; Providing Voter Registration Application

Sec. 4. (a) The written affirmation described in section 3.4 of this chapter may be executed as follows:(1) At the county voter registration office for the county of the precinct of the person's former residence, not later than 4 p.m. on the day before the election.(2) Before the inspector of the precinct of the person's former residence, if the application and statement are executed on the day of the election.(3) When the application for an absentee ballot is filed with the county election board of the county of the precinct of the person's former residence.(b) If the person executes the affidavit under this section at the county voter registration office before the day of the election, the office shall furnish a copy of the affirmation to the person. The person shall present the copy to the inspector of the precinct of the person's former residence when the person offers to vote in that precinct under IC 3-11-8.(c) If the person executes the affirmation under this section when filing an application for an absentee ballot, the county election board shall attach the original or a copy of the affirmation to the person's application for an absentee ballot before the application and ballot are delivered to the inspector of the precinct of the person's former residence.(d) If the person executes the affirmation under this section before the inspector of the precinct of the person's former residence on the day of the election, the inspector shall do both of the following:(1) Provide the person with a voter registration application, if the person's current address is located within the same county as the precinct of the person's former residence, and request that the person complete and sign the application.(2) Return the original affirmation to the county election board.The county election board shall forward the affidavit and any completed voter registration application to the county voter registration office after the closing of the polls.(e) This subsection applies to a county that has adopted an order under IC 3-7-29-6 or is a vote center county under IC 3-11-18.1-1. A voter may make a written affirmation under section 3.4 of this chapter on election day using the affidavit described by IC 3-10-11-4. If the voter makes an oral affirmation under section 3.4 of this chapter, the poll clerks shall reduce the substance of the affirmation to writing using the affidavit described by IC 3-10-11-4 and initial the affirmation.As added by P.L.3-1995, SEC.93. Amended by P.L.230-2005, SEC.49; P.L.194-2013, SEC.40; P.L.169-2015, SEC.87.
IN Code § 3-10-12-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 10. Provisions Governing Certain Types of Elections|Chapter 12. Special Procedures for Certain Indiana Voters to Vote in Precinct of Former Residence Under Nvra|3-10-12-5. Voter Making Affirmation Challenged as Ineligible; Provisional Ballot; Sufficiency of Affidavit

Sec. 5. If a voter makes an oral or a written affirmation under this chapter and is then challenged under IC 3-10-1 or IC 3-11-8 as ineligible to vote in the precinct, the voter shall be provided with a provisional ballot under IC 3-11.7 rather than a regular official ballot. The oral or written affirmation made under this chapter serves as a sufficient affidavit for the voter to receive a provisional ballot under IC 3-11.7.As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.81.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-1. "Establishing a Precinct" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "establishing a precinct" includes the following:(1) Dividing one (1) precinct into two (2) or more precincts.(2) Combining two (2) or more precincts into one (1) precinct.(3) Altering a boundary line dividing two (2) or more precincts.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-1.5. "Gis" Defined

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "GIS" refers to the geographic information system maintained by the office under IC 2-5-1.1-12.2.As added by P.L.212-2001, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.1-2002, SEC.8.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-2. Establishment by County Executive

Sec. 2. Each county executive shall establish precincts in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county in the manner described in this chapter.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-3. Number of Voters per Precinct

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in:(1) subsection (b);(2) subsection (c);(3) section 3.2 of this chapter; or(4) section 3.5 of this chapter;a county executive shall establish precincts so that a precinct contains not more than two thousand (2,000) active voters.(b) This subsection applies to a precinct that includes:(1) an entire township, but does not cross a township boundary in violation of section 4 of this chapter;(2) an entire city legislative body district, but does not cross the boundary of a city legislative body district;(3) an entire town legislative body district, but does not cross the boundary of a town legislative body district; or(4) one (1) residential structure containing more than two thousand (2,000) active voters and no other residential structure containing voters.In changing precincts or establishing new precincts, a county executive shall arrange a precinct so that it will contain not more than two thousand three hundred (2,300) active voters.(c) A county executive is not required to establish precincts so that a precinct contains not more than two thousand (2,000) active voters if the precinct:(1) was established by the county executive in compliance with subsection (a) within the preceding forty-eight (48) months; and(2) contains not more than two thousand two hundred (2,200) active voters.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-1989, SEC.8; P.L.8-1990, SEC.1; P.L.7-1990, SEC.36; P.L.19-1993, SEC.1; P.L.12-1995, SEC.71; P.L.4-1996, SEC.59; P.L.169-2015, SEC.88.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-3.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-3.1. Precinct May Not Be Established After June 30, 2019, With Fewer Than 600 Active Voters; Exceptions

Sec. 3.1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a county may not establish a precinct under this chapter so that any precinct has less than six hundred (600) active voters.(b) A county may establish a precinct having less than six hundred (600) active voters if any of the following apply:(1) The precinct to be established would consist of an entire:(A) county commissioner district;(B) county council district;(C) township;(D) city;(E) town;(F) city common council district; or(G) town council district.(2) Establishing the precinct is required so that a boundary of a governmental entity or election district described in section 4 of this chapter is not crossed.(3) Establishing a precinct of less than six hundred (600) active voters would avoid establishing a split precinct.As added by P.L.278-2019, SEC.51. Amended by P.L.108-2021, SEC.3.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-3.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-3.2. Petition for Waiver of Limitation on Number of Voters; Expiration

Sec. 3.2. (a) A county executive may file a petition with the election division requesting the commission to waive the requirements imposed by section 3 of this chapter. The petition must:(1) identify each precinct to be subject to the waiver;(2) state the number of voters that would be included in each precinct described in subdivision (1) if the waiver is granted; and(3) state the reasons why the waiver should be granted.(b) If the commission determines that compliance with the requirements of section 3 of this chapter would result in unnecessary expense and inconvenience for the county, the commission may grant a waiver exempting some or all of the precincts identified in the petition from section 3 of this chapter.(c) A waiver granted for a precinct under this section expires when the county executive submits a subsequent proposed precinct establishment order for that precinct.As added by P.L.8-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.126; P.L.3-1997, SEC.241.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-3.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-3.5. Precincts Within Campuses of Universities

Sec. 3.5. (a) This section does not apply to a precinct located in a county having a consolidated city.(b) This section applies to a precinct:(1) that is located wholly or partially within the campus of:(A) Ball State University;(B) Indiana State University;(C) Indiana University;(D) Purdue University;(E) The University of Evansville;(F) The University of Southern Indiana; or(G) Vincennes University;with more full-time students enrolled at that campus than are enrolled at any other campus of that university; or(2) that contains a structure owned by a university described in subdivision (1) that houses more than one hundred (100) students of the university.(c) A county executive may establish a precinct subject to this section without regard to the number of registered voters permitted under section 3 of this chapter if less than forty percent (40%) of the active voters entitled to vote in the precinct voted in the last primary election.As added by P.L.5-1989, SEC.43. Amended by P.L.12-1995, SEC.72; P.L.38-1999, SEC.34.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-4. Boundaries; Arrangement to Prevent Crossing Other Boundaries

Sec. 4. A county executive shall establish precincts so that each boundary of each precinct does not cross the boundary of:(1) the state;(2) a county;(3) a township;(4) a district of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States;(5) a district of the senate of the general assembly; or(6) a district of the house of representatives of the general assembly.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.126-2002, SEC.36.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-5. Boundaries; Arrangement to Follow Other Boundaries

Sec. 5. A county executive shall establish precincts so that each boundary of each precinct follows:(1) a boundary described in section 4 of this chapter;(2) a boundary of a city or town;(3) a boundary of a town legislative body district;(4) a boundary of a census block established by the Bureau of the Census and depicted in the GIS; or(5) a boundary of a school corporation that does not follow a census block line.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.111; P.L.2-1996, SEC.127; P.L.3-1997, SEC.242; P.L.212-2001, SEC.11; P.L.126-2002, SEC.37.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-6. Territory Not Included in Established Precincts; Inclusion in Contiguous Precinct

Sec. 6. If any territory in any county is not included in one (1) of the precincts established by the county executive under this chapter, that territory is included within the precinct that:(1) is contiguous to that territory; and(2) contains the least number of registered voters according to the precinct registration record maintained by the circuit court clerk or the board of registration on the date of the most recent general election.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.7-1990, SEC.37.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-7. Territory Included in More Than One Established Precinct

Sec. 7. If any territory in any county is included in more than one (1) of the precincts established by the county executive under this chapter, that territory is included within the precinct that:(1) is one (1) of the precincts in which that territory is described in the orders issued by the county executive under this chapter;(2) is contiguous to that territory; and(3) contains the least number of registered voters according to the precinct registration record maintained by the circuit court clerk or the board of registration as of the date of the most recent general election.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.7-1990, SEC.38.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-8. Division of Territory Not Included in Established District or Included in More Than One Established District

Sec. 8. If assigning territory to a precinct under sections 6 through 7 of this chapter would create a precinct that includes territory of more than one (1) of the entities listed in section 4 of this chapter, the territory shall be divided along the boundary of the entities and each part of the territory assigned to a separate precinct in accordance with sections 6 through 7 of this chapter.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-9. Visible Feature Boundaries

Sec. 9. If a county executive cannot establish a precinct that complies with section 3 of this chapter by using the boundaries permitted under section 5 of this chapter, a county executive may:(1) establish the precinct by using a boundary following a visible feature, including a highway, railroad, or stream, and an extension of that visible feature if the extension does not cross a visible feature or another extension; or(2) request an exemption under section 20.5 of this chapter.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.44.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-10. Boundaries Crossing Entity Boundaries; Population

Sec. 10. A county executive may establish a precinct that does not comply with section 4 of this chapter if the part of the precinct that crosses the boundary of the entity contains no population. However, if the part of the precinct that crosses the boundary of the entity obtains population, the county executive shall establish a precinct that complies with section 4 of this chapter.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.45.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-10.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-10.5. Incorrect Census Boundaries; Precinct Boundaries Following Corrected Boundaries

Sec. 10.5. (a) This section applies when the office determines that a boundary depicted on a census block boundary map prepared by the United States Bureau of the Census is in error.(b) The commission may approve a precinct boundary under this chapter that follows a corrected boundary as determined by the commission. The election division shall record this approval in the minutes of the commission.(c) The office shall annotate the corrected boundary in the GIS.As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.243. Amended by P.L.212-2001, SEC.12.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-10.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-10.7. Precinct Boundary Description Prevails Over Conflicting Map

Sec. 10.7. If a conflict exists between the map of a precinct and the description of the boundaries of a precinct submitted by a county and approved under this chapter, the precinct boundary is the description of the boundaries of the precinct, rather than the map of the precinct, to the extent of any conflict between the map and the description.As added by P.L.194-2013, SEC.41; P.L.271-2013, SEC.14.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-10.9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-10.9. Interpretation of References to Census Blocks

Sec. 10.9. A reference to a census block identified as required by section 15(2) of this chapter in an order described in section 14 of this chapter refers to the census block as it existed on the date of the adoption of the order. A change in a census block issued by the Bureau of the Census following the date of adoption of the order does not alter the precincts established by the order.As added by P.L.169-2015, SEC.89.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-11. Primary, General, and Municipal Elections; Consistent Boundaries

Sec. 11. The precincts established for a general or municipal election must be the same as the precincts established for the preceding primary election.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.108-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-12.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-12.1. Precinct Establishment Orders; Submission of Maps and Documentation; Electronic Submission; Review, Hearings, and Approval; Objections; Notice

Sec. 12.1. (a) A county election board may submit a proposed precinct establishment order to the election division using a module of the computerized list established under IC 3-7-26.3 in compliance with sections 15, 15.5, and 16 of this chapter as an alternative to the other procedures set forth in sections 14 through 35 of this chapter.(b) A proposed order under this section must comply with any deadline for submission set by the co-directors under section 14 of this chapter.(c) The county must submit a map of each proposed precinct and documentation in an electronic format prescribed by the election division, including any digital aerial photograph necessary to depict a split census block, municipal boundary, state legislative district, municipal legislative district, or visible feature. The county must submit the map and the information set forth in sections 15, 15.5, and 16 of this chapter.(d) The election division shall transmit a copy of the proposed order to the office for technical comments. The election division shall review the comments of the office to determine if the order would comply with this chapter.(e) The election division shall notify the county of any changes needed for the proposed order to comply with this chapter. The county may submit a revision to the proposed order using the module in the computerized list for further review by the election division and the office or request an exemption from the commission under section 20.5 of this chapter.(f) The election division may use the module under this chapter to notify the county if the proposed order complies with this chapter. The election division shall also notify the county executive in writing as provided in section 18 of this chapter. The county executive may issue the proposed order and shall file a copy of the proposed order with the election division. The county executive shall give notice of the proposed order under section 18 of this chapter. However, if the election division determines under section 18(g) of this chapter that there is not sufficient time to receive notice of an objection before the next period specified under section 25 of this chapter begins, the election division may request a hearing before the commission. If no objection to the proposed order is filed under section 18 of this chapter, then the order takes effect under section 24 of this chapter without further action by the county executive.(g) If an objection is filed under section 18 of this chapter, the county executive may not adopt the order unless the commission approves the proposed order under section 18 of this chapter.(h) The election division shall provide the office with a copy of each final order not later than ten (10) days after the order takes effect.As added by P.L.108-2021, SEC.6.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-14. Proposed Precinct Establishment Orders; Effect of Timely and Late Submissions

Sec. 14. (a) A county executive must submit a proposed precinct establishment order to the co-directors before the county executive establishes a precinct under this chapter.(b) To ensure sufficient time for review to determine whether a proposed precinct establishment order complies with this chapter, the co-directors may fix a date and time by which a county executive must submit an order under section 15 of this chapter if the county wishes to have the proposed order take effect before the beginning of the next period specified under section 25 of this chapter. The election division shall notify each county election board of the date fixed under this subsection at least ninety (90) days before the date occurs.(c) If a county submits an order after the date and time fixed under subsection (b), the co-directors may review the order only after completing the review of orders submitted in compliance with subsection (b).(d) This subsection applies to an order submitted after the date and time fixed under subsection (b). If the co-directors are unable to determine whether a proposed order complies with this chapter before the beginning of the next period specified under section 25 of this chapter, the co-directors shall complete the review so that, if the proposed order is otherwise approved under this chapter, the order may take effect following the end of the next period specified under section 25 of this chapter.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.38; P.L.164-2006, SEC.82.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-15. Proposed Precinct Establishment Orders; Contents

Sec. 15. The order described in section 14 of this chapter must include the following:(1) A map of each precinct to be established by the proposed order. A county may submit maps required by this subdivision in electronic form.(2) A description of the boundaries of each precinct to be established by the proposed order that identifies any census blocks located entirely within the precinct.(3) An estimated number of voters in each precinct to be established by the proposed order, based on the registration records maintained by the county voter registration office.(4) A statement designating a polling place for the precinct that complies with the polling place accessibility requirements adopted under IC 3-11-8.(5) Any additional information required by rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.112; P.L.12-1995, SEC.73; P.L.2-1996, SEC.128; P.L.212-2001, SEC.13; P.L.14-2004, SEC.91.
IN Code § 3-11-1.5-15.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 1.5. Precincts|3-11-1.5-15.5. Proposed Precinct Establishment Orders; Split Census Blocks

Sec. 15.5. If a precinct boundary splits a census block, either of the following must be submitted with the order described in section 14 of this chapter:(1) A description of the precinct boundary in metes and bounds.(2) One (1) or more aerial photographs that depict:(A) each census block that is split; and(B) the boundary of the precinct that splits each census block.As added by P.L.225-2011, SEC.50.