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IN Code § 3-11-8-3.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-3.2. Polls; Notice of Location; Change of Location; Entry of Location Into Computerized System

Sec. 3.2. (a) A county election board shall give notice of the place of voting in each precinct by publication in the manner prescribed by IC 5-3-1. The notice must state whether the polls are located in an accessible facility.(b) If it is necessary to change a place for voting after giving notice, notice of the change shall be given in the same manner. However, except as provided in subsection (c), a change may not be made within two (2) days before an election.(c) If the county election board determines by a unanimous vote of the board's entire membership that the use of a polling place at an election would be dangerous or impossible, the county election board may order the relocation of the polling place during the final two (2) days before an election. The county election board shall give the best possible notice of this change to news media and the voters of the precinct. If an order is adopted under this subsection, the order expires after the election.(d) The county election board shall enter the location of each polling place into the computerized system and update the information as promptly as practical after any change of location is made under this section.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.145; P.L.116-2003, SEC.7; P.L.225-2011, SEC.58; P.L.278-2019, SEC.67; P.L.109-2021, SEC.25.
IN Code § 3-11-8-3.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-3.4. County Applications to Secretary of Health and Human Services to Make Polling Places Accessible and Provide Information to Voters With Disabilities

Sec. 3.4. (a) As authorized under 52 U.S.C. 21021, a county election board may apply on behalf of a county to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for payments under HAVA (52 U.S.C. 21021 through 52 U.S.C. 21025) to do the following:(1) Make polling places (including the path of travel, entrances, exits, and voting areas of each polling place) more accessible to individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) as other voters.(2) Provide individuals with disabilities and other individuals described in subdivision (1) with information about the accessibility of polling places, including outreach programs to inform the individuals about the availability of accessible polling places and training election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers on how best to promote the access and participation of individuals with disabilities in elections.(b) If a county election board submits an application under subsection (a), the application must:(1) comply with 52 U.S.C. 21023; and(2) be filed with the election division not later than the submission of the application under subsection (a).(c) If a county election board receives payments from the Secretary of Health and Human Services under 52 U.S.C. 21021 through 52 U.S.C. 21025, the payments shall be deposited in the county general fund and appropriated to the county election board for the purposes described in the application. The county election board shall spend the money for the purposes described in the application.(d) As required by 52 U.S.C. 21025, the county election board shall file a report with the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the activities conducted with these funds and the expenditures made with respect to the categories listed in subsection (a)(1) and (a)(2). The county election board shall file a copy of the report with the election division and the state board of accounts not later than the date the report is submitted under this subsection.As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.128. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.175.
IN Code § 3-11-8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-4. Public Buildings to Be Available for Holding Election; Conditions for Use of School Buildings

Sec. 4. (a) School buildings, fire stations, and all other public buildings shall be made available without charge to a county for holding an election. The county may not be required to sign any agreement assuming liability as a precondition for use of the public building.(b) If a school building of a school corporation is used as a polling place, the school corporation may:(1) conduct a virtual instruction day for students who attend school in the school building; or(2) conduct in-person instruction for students who attend the school in the school building if:(A) access to the polling place is secured from access to other areas of the school building;(B) public parking access is maintained; and(C) access to the polling place and parking is in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-17(b) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.297; P.L.108-2021, SEC.8.
IN Code § 3-11-8-4.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-4.1. Location of Polls; One Place per Precinct; Inapplicability to Vote Center Counties

Sec. 4.1. (a) This section does not apply to a county using vote centers under IC 3-11-18.1.(b) The polls for each precinct may be located in only one (1) place.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.258-2013, SEC.73.
IN Code § 3-11-8-4.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-4.3. Location of Polls in Adjoining Precinct

Sec. 4.3. (a) If the county election board adopts an order by the unanimous vote of the entire membership of the board, the county election board may locate the polls for the precinct at the polls for an adjoining precinct, using the precinct election board of the adjoining precinct.(b) An order adopted under this section expires December 31 after the date the order was adopted.(c) If a precinct election board administers more than one (1) precinct under this section, the board shall keep the ballots cast in each precinct separate from ballots cast in any other precinct, so that the votes cast for each candidate and on each public question in each of the precincts administered by the board may be determined.As added by P.L.13-1988, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.53; P.L.12-1995, SEC.82; P.L.14-2004, SEC.115; P.L.230-2005, SEC.53; P.L.278-2019, SEC.68.
IN Code § 3-11-8-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-5. Election Not to Be Held in Room Where Alcoholic Beverages Kept or Sold

Sec. 5. An election may not be held in a room in which alcoholic beverages are kept or sold.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-17(b) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
IN Code § 3-11-8-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-6. Location of Polls in Accessible and Secure Facility

Sec. 6. (a) The county executive shall locate the polls for each precinct in an accessible and secure facility.(b) In locating the polls for a precinct, a county shall consider the relevant factors to ensure the security of the location set forth in guidance provided by the secretary of state.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-17(a), (c).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.252; P.L.10-1988, SEC.108; P.L.4-1991, SEC.88; P.L.2-1996, SEC.184; P.L.3-1997, SEC.298; P.L.38-1999, SEC.42; P.L.116-2003, SEC.8; P.L.225-2011, SEC.59; P.L.71-2019, SEC.11.
IN Code § 3-11-8-6.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-6.3. Polls May Not Be Located in Facility in Which Polls or Chute Contain a Display Visible to Voter of Political Preference, Party Allegiance, or Pictures, Photographs, or Other Likeness of Currently Elected Official

Sec. 6.3. (a) The polls may not be located in a structure on or in which is affixed any display visible to a voter of political preference or party allegiance. Except as provided in subsection (b), this section does not prohibit the location of the polls in a structure that includes any pictures, photographs, or other likenesses of any currently elected federal, state, county, or local official.(b) The polls may not be located in a structure in which the polls or chute contain any display visible to the voter of political preference or party allegiance, including any pictures, photographs, or other likenesses of any currently elected federal, state, county, or local official.As added by P.L.194-2013, SEC.56. Amended by P.L.258-2013, SEC.74.
IN Code § 3-11-8-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-7. Preparation of Polls for Election

Sec. 7. In preparing the polls for an election, the county election board shall:(1) have placed within the room a railing separating the part of the room to be occupied by the precinct election board from that part of the room to be occupied by the ballot card voting systems, electronic voting systems, and the three (3) or more booths or compartments for marking paper ballots, whenever either or two (2) of these voting systems are used;(2) ensure that the portion of the room set apart for the precinct election board includes a designated area before the voter approaches the precinct election board at which each voter appears for challenge; and(3) provide a method or material for designating the boundaries of the chute, such as a railing, rope, or wire on each side, beginning a distance equal to the length of the chute (as defined in IC 3-5-2-10) away from and leading to the door for entering the room in which the election is held.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-17(b) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.253; P.L.69-2003, SEC.4; P.L.221-2005, SEC.65; P.L.64-2014, SEC.44; P.L.74-2017, SEC.49; P.L.278-2019, SEC.69.
IN Code § 3-11-8-7.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-7.5. Electronic Poll Books; Seals

Sec. 7.5. (a) This section applies to a precinct in which an electronic poll book is used and that contains a seal used in the manner described in IC 3-11-3-10.(b) Before opening the polls, the inspector and the judge of the opposite political party shall determine if the seal on each electronic poll book or container of a single electronic poll book:(1) is intact;(2) shows no evidence of tampering; and(3) bears the number indicated on the list provided to the inspector by the county election board.(c) The inspector and the judge shall certify if each electronic poll book seal complies with subsection (b) by executing a form prescribed under IC 3-5-4-8.(d) If the inspector or the judge determines that any electronic poll book seal does not comply with subsection (b), the inspector or the judge shall immediately notify the county election board.As added by P.L.71-2019, SEC.12.
IN Code § 3-11-8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-8. Times for Polls to Be Open; County Election Board or Board of Elections and Registration May Not Extend Hours

Sec. 8. (a) The polls in each precinct open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. on election day.(b) A county election board or a board of elections and registration does not have the power to extend the hours that the polls are to be open in any precinct or vote center of the county.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-30 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.70.
IN Code § 3-11-8-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-9. Proclamation of Opening and Closing of Polls; Recording of Number of Individuals Waiting to Vote at Certain Times

Sec. 9. The inspector of each precinct shall do both of the following:(1) Proclaim the opening and closing of the polls to the people outside the polls in a loud tone of voice.(2) Record the number of individuals who are waiting to vote, but have not yet signed the poll list, as of each of the following times:(A) The opening of the polls.(B) 12:30 p.m. on election day.(C) The closing of the polls.The inspector shall record these numbers on a form prescribed under IC 3-5-4-8.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-30 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.157-2019, SEC.17.
IN Code § 3-11-8-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-10. Precinct Record to Be Made by Poll Clerks; Contents

Sec. 10. The poll clerks of each precinct shall make a record of:(1) the inspector's proclamation of the closing of the polls; and(2) the time the proclamation was made.The poll clerks shall enter the record required by this section on the tally papers. After the record has been made no more voters may vote except as provided in section 11 of this chapter.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-30 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
IN Code § 3-11-8-10.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-10.4. Requirements Not Applicable to Counties That Have Adopted Limited Electronic Poll Book Use

Sec. 10.4. (a) This section applies to a county if the county election board has adopted an order under IC 3-7-29-6(a)(2) for the use of electronic poll books only at an office of the circuit court clerk and satellite offices established under IC 3-11-10-26.3.(b) Notwithstanding section 10.3 of this chapter, the county election board is not required to do either of the following:(1) Transmit information electronically from electronic poll books to precincts on election day.(2) Generate reports for watchers, political parties, or independent candidates for election day.As added by P.L.169-2015, SEC.110.
IN Code § 3-11-8-10.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-10.5. Recording Name of Voters Who Sign Poll List; Requirements

Sec. 10.5. A poll clerk may record the names of individuals who have signed the poll list and make that record available to a watcher or pollbook holder who requests the information. However, the poll clerk must ensure that:(1) a voter is not delayed in casting the voter's votes as a result of the preparation of the record, or by providing the information; and(2) the poll clerk does not engage in electioneering (as defined under IC 3-14-3-16) in providing this information.As added by P.L.9-2004, SEC.18.
IN Code § 3-11-8-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-11. Closing of Polls; Persons Permitted to Vote; Extension of Voting Hours by Order; Provisional Ballots

Sec. 11. (a) When the hour for closing the polls occurs, the precinct election board shall permit all voters who:(1) are waiting to announce their names to the poll clerks for the purpose of signing the poll list and have been identified using one (1) of the methods described in subsection (b);(2) have signed the poll list but who have not voted; or(3) are in the act of voting;to vote.(b) At the time described in subsection (a), an individual precinct election official designated by the county election board shall:(1) determine the end of the line of voters who are waiting to vote; and(2) use one (1) of the following methods to identify the voters in the line who may vote if otherwise qualified to vote according to law:(A) Write down the name of each voter.(B) Stamp each voter's hand.(C) Stand, or designate another individual to stand, immediately behind the last voter who may vote.(c) This subsection applies if a court order (or other order) has been issued to extend the hours that the polls are open under section 8 of this chapter. As provided in 52 U.S.C. 21082, the inspector shall identify the voters who would not otherwise be eligible to vote after the closing of the polls under subsection (a) and shall provide a provisional ballot to the voters in accordance with IC 3-11.7.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-30 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.129; P.L.221-2005, SEC.66; P.L.128-2015, SEC.176; P.L.169-2015, SEC.111; P.L.74-2017, SEC.50.
IN Code § 3-11-8-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-12. No Adjournment or Recess After Opening of Polls Until Closed

Sec. 12. After the opening of the polls, there may be no adjournment or recess until after the polls have been closed and the inspector is ready to leave with the ballot box and other documents and papers to be delivered to the circuit court clerk.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-14.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.254.
IN Code § 3-11-8-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-13. Restrictions on Inspector, Judge, or Poll Clerk of Precinct After Closing of Polls

Sec. 13. An inspector, judge, or poll clerk of a precinct may not vote after the polls have closed nor make a statement concerning the result of the election before the closing of the polls.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-13.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
IN Code § 3-11-8-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-14. Reading of Ic 3-14-4-7 to Precinct Election Board; Oath

Sec. 14. At the opening of the polls, the inspector of each precinct shall read IC 3-14-4-7 to the precinct election board. Each member of the board shall take an oath that the member has not violated and will not violate IC 3-14-4-7.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-32-29.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7.
IN Code § 3-11-8-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-15. Persons Permitted at Polls During Elections; Simulated Elections

Sec. 15. (a) Only the following persons are permitted in the polls during an election:(1) Members of a precinct election board.(2) Poll clerks and assistant poll clerks.(3) Election sheriffs.(4) Deputy election commissioners.(5) Pollbook holders and challengers.(6) Watchers.(7) Voters for the purposes of voting.(8) Minor children accompanying voters as provided under IC 3-11-11-8.(9) An assistant to a precinct election officer appointed under IC 3-6-6-39.(10) An individual authorized to assist a voter in accordance with IC 3-11-9.(11) A member of a county election board, acting on behalf of the board.(12) A mechanic authorized to act on behalf of a county election board to repair a voting system (if the mechanic bears credentials signed by each member of the board).(13) Either of the following who have been issued credentials signed by the members of the county election board:(A) The county chairman of a political party.(B) The county vice chairman of a political party.However, a county chairman or a county vice chairman who is a candidate for nomination or election to office at the election may not enter the polls under this subdivision.(14) The secretary of state, as chief election officer of the state, unless the individual serving as secretary of state is a candidate for nomination or election to an office at the election.(b) Except for an individual described in subsection (a)(8) or (a)(10), an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be permitted in the polls during an election.(c) The secretary of state may exempt an individual from the requirement to be a United States citizen.(d) This subsection applies to a simulated election for minors conducted with the authorization of the county election board. An individual participating in the simulated election may be in the polls for the purpose of voting. A person supervising the simulated election may be in the polls to perform the supervision.(e) The inspector of a precinct has authority over all simulated election activities conducted under subsection (d) and shall ensure that the simulated election activities do not interfere with the election conducted in that polling place.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-24.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.89; P.L.3-1993, SEC.146; P.L.38-1999, SEC.43; P.L.66-2003, SEC.40; P.L.209-2003, SEC.130; P.L.97-2004, SEC.8; P.L.14-2004, SEC.116; P.L.230-2005, SEC.54; P.L.194-2013, SEC.57; P.L.193-2021, SEC.41.
IN Code § 3-11-8-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-16. Only Voters Permitted Near Entrance to the Polls

Sec. 16. A person may not remain within a distance equal to the length of the chute (as defined in IC 3-5-2-10) of the entrance to the polls except for the purpose of offering to vote.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-19(a) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.147; P.L.3-1997, SEC.299; P.L.2-1998, SEC.7; P.L.38-1999, SEC.44; P.L.69-2003, SEC.5; P.L.230-2005, SEC.55.
IN Code § 3-11-8-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-17. Number of Voters to Be Admitted to Polls at One Time; Inapplicability to Vote Center Counties

Sec. 17. (a) This section does not apply to a county using vote centers under IC 3-11-18.1.(b) In a precinct, as many voters may be admitted to the polls at one (1) time for the purpose of voting as there are stations for voting in the polls.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-25.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.258-2013, SEC.76.
IN Code § 3-11-8-17.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-17.5. Use of Electronic Devices by Voters in the Polls; Prohibitions

Sec. 17.5. (a) Voters may use cellular telephones or other electronic devices in the polls as long as electioneering or loud or disruptive conversations do not occur.(b) A voter may not do the following:(1) Take a digital image or photograph of the voter's ballot while the voter is in a polling place, an office of the circuit court clerk (under IC 3-11-10-26), a satellite office established under IC 3-11-10-26.3, or a vote center established under IC 3-11-18.1-4, except to document and report to a precinct election officer, the county election board, or the election division a problem with the functioning of the voting system.(2) Distribute or share the image described in subdivision (1) using social media or by any other means.As added by P.L.169-2015, SEC.112.
IN Code § 3-11-8-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment|Chapter 8. Voting Procedures Generally|3-11-8-18. Voter May Not Converse or Communicate in a Loud or Disruptive Manner

Sec. 18. A voter or person offering to vote may not converse or communicate in a loud or disruptive manner while at the polls.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-26 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.169-2015, SEC.113.