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2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.5. Administrative Complaint Procedure Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-4.5-17. Content of Report

Sec. 17. The report described in section 16 of this chapter must:
(1) indicate the date when the complaint alleging the violation was received by the election division;
(2) contain findings of fact regarding the alleged violation and state whether a violation of Title III has occurred, or appeared to be likely to occur when the complaint was filed;
(3) state what steps, if any, the person alleged to have committed the violation has taken to correct the violation or to prevent a reoccurrence of the violation;
(4) suggest any additional measures that could be taken to correct a violation;
(5) indicate the date when a violation was corrected or is expected to be corrected; and
(6) provide any additional information or recommendations useful in resolving this complaint.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.5. Administrative Complaint Procedure Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-4.5-18. Hearing; Record

Sec. 18. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21112, at the request of the person filing a complaint, or at the request of a member of the commission, the commission shall conduct a hearing on the complaint and prepare a record of the hearing. A request for a hearing must be filed with the election division not later than noon seven (7) days after the report is mailed under section 16 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.19.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.5. Administrative Complaint Procedure Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-4.5-19. Commission Action After Hearing

Sec. 19. After concluding the hearing, the commission shall:
(1) affirm the report;
(2) amend the report; or
(3) refer the matter to the election division for further investigation and submission of a subsequent report to the commission.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.5. Administrative Complaint Procedure Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-4.5-20. Dismissal of Complaint After Determination of No Violation

Sec. 20. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21112, if the commission determines that based on the evidence presented, there is no violation of any provision of Title III or that the person has not complied with section 7 of this chapter, the commission shall dismiss the complaint and publish the order dismissing the matter in the Indiana Register.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.20.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.5. Administrative Complaint Procedure Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-4.5-21. Remedy

Sec. 21. As authorized by 52 U.S.C. 21112, if the commission determines that there is a violation of any provision of Title III, the commission shall determine and provide the appropriate remedy if authorized by law to do so. If providing the remedy would require additional or amended Indiana legislation, the commission shall notify the interim study committee on elections established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 and provide recommendations regarding the form and content of this legislation.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.53-2014, SEC.48; P.L.128-2015, SEC.21.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.5. Administrative Complaint Procedure Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-4.5-22. Civil Actions

Sec. 22. The secretary of state may file a civil action seeking declaratory or injunctive relief to secure or implement a remedy determined by the commission to be appropriate under section 21 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.5. Administrative Complaint Procedure Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-4.5-23. Summary of Actions; to Whom Provided

Sec. 23. The commission shall forward a written summary of any action taken by the commission under section 20 or 21 of this chapter to:
(1) the person who filed the complaint by first class mail with tracking;
(2) the person alleged to have committed the violation by first class mail with tracking; and
(3) the attorney general by electronic mail.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.227-2023, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.5. Administrative Complaint Procedure Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-4.5-24. Deadline for Making Final Determination on Complaint

Sec. 24. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21112, the commission shall make the final determination regarding the complaint not later than ninety (90) days after the date the complaint is filed. The person filing the complaint may file a written consent permitting the commission to take a longer period to make the final determination regarding the complaint.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.5. Administrative Complaint Procedure Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-4.5-25. Extension of Deadline

Sec. 25. As required by 52 U.S.C. 21112, if the commission fails to make the final determination regarding the complaint within the period applicable to the complaint under section 24 of this chapter, the complaint shall be resolved not later than sixty (60) days after the deadline applicable to the complaint under section 24 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.23.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.5. Administrative Complaint Procedure Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-4.5-26. Referral of Complaint to Arbitrator

Sec. 26. A complaint described by section 25 of this chapter shall be resolved by referral to an arbitrator selected jointly by the commission and the person who filed the complaint.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.5. Administrative Complaint Procedure Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-4.5-27. Record and Other Materials Given to Arbitrator

Sec. 27. As provided by 52 U.S.C. 21112, the record and other materials from any proceedings conducted by the commission shall be made available for use by the arbitrator.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.5. Administrative Complaint Procedure Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-4.5-28. Filing Arbitrator's Report; Content of Report

Sec. 28. The arbitrator shall file a report with the election division setting forth the resolution of the complaint. The report must specify the following:
(1) Whether a violation of Title III has occurred or was about to occur when the complaint was filed.
(2) The appropriate remedy to correct any violation.
(3) Whether providing the remedy would require additional or amended Indiana legislation or a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief.
(4) Any other information and recommendations necessary to fully provide any appropriate relief under this chapter.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.9. Administrative Enforcement of Election Law › 3-6-4.9-2. "Agency"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "agency" refers to the following:
(1) The election division, if the commission is the enforcement authority.
(2) The county election board, if the county election board is the enforcement authority.
As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.9. Administrative Enforcement of Election Law › 3-6-4.9-3. "Enforcement Authority"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "enforcement authority" refers to either of the following:
(1) The commission, which has exclusive jurisdiction under this chapter for matters relating to elections and candidates for state, legislative, and judicial offices.
(2) The county election board, which has jurisdiction under this chapter for matters relating to elections and candidates for local and school board offices.
As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.9. Administrative Enforcement of Election Law › 3-6-4.9-4. Proceedings Subject to Administrative Orders and Procedures Statute

Sec. 4. Proceedings of an enforcement authority under this chapter are subject to IC 4-21.5.
As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.9. Administrative Enforcement of Election Law › 3-6-4.9-5. Hearings and Investigations by Agency Member

Sec. 5. (a) If the commission is the enforcement authority, a commission member, or the co-directors, with the authorization of the commission, may conduct a hearing or an investigation, take evidence, and report back to the commission for its consideration and action.
(b) If a county election board is the enforcement authority, a county election board member may conduct a hearing or an investigation, take evidence, and report back to the board for its consideration and action.
As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.9. Administrative Enforcement of Election Law › 3-6-4.9-6. Investigative Costs Added to Civil Penalties

Sec. 6. If a civil penalty is imposed under this chapter, any investigative costs incurred and documented by the agency shall be added to the civil penalty imposed.
As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.9. Administrative Enforcement of Election Law › 3-6-4.9-8. Waiver or Reduction of Penalties

Sec. 8. An enforcement authority may, upon the unanimous vote of its entire membership, find that imposition of a civil penalty required to be imposed under this chapter would be unjust under the circumstances and do either of the following:
(1) Waive the penalty.
(2) Reduce the penalty to an amount specified by the enforcement authority.
As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.9. Administrative Enforcement of Election Law › 3-6-4.9-9. Agreement to Waive Hearing and Pay Penalties

Sec. 9. (a) If a person is notified by the agency that the enforcement authority may assess a proposed civil penalty under this chapter against the person, the person may enter into an agreement with the agency to pay the proposed penalty and waive a hearing before the enforcement authority.
(b) An agreement entered into under this section must:
(1) provide for the payment of the entire proposed civil penalty not later than the date of the execution of the agreement; and
(2) be presented to the enforcement authority by the agency for ratification at the enforcement authority's next regularly scheduled meeting.
As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 4.9. Administrative Enforcement of Election Law › 3-6-4.9-10. Violations of Ic 3-11-4-5.2; Civil Penalties; Deposit of Civil Penalties in Election Administration Assistance Fund

Sec. 10. (a) This section does not apply to a person whose sole act is, in the normal course of business, the printing, distribution, or mailing of the communication containing the information.
(b) A person who violates IC 3-11-4-5.2 by mailing a communication that does not contain the information in the manner described by IC 3-11-4-5.2(b) or IC 3-11-4-5.2(c) is subject to a civil penalty as provided in this section.
(c) If the enforcement authority determines that a person is subject to a civil penalty under this section, the enforcement authority may assess a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each communication circulated or published (but not for each of the copies of the communication actually circulated or published).
(d) Penalties and costs collected under this section shall be deposited in the election administration assistance fund established by IC 3-11-6.5-2.
As added by P.L.157-2019, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-1. Establishment

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a board is established in each county of the state known as the (name of county) county election board.
(b) A county election board is not established in the following counties:
(1) A county having a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) and less than seven hundred thousand (700,000).
(2) A county having a population of more than one hundred eighty-five thousand (185,000) and less than two hundred thousand (200,000).
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-1 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.11; P.L.144-2001, SEC.2; P.L.170-2002, SEC.4; P.L.119-2012, SEC.2; P.L.104-2022, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-2. Membership

Sec. 2. The following three (3) members comprise each county election board:
(1) The circuit court clerk, who is ex officio a member of the board.
(2) Two (2) persons appointed by the circuit court clerk, one (1) from each of the major political parties of the county.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-2 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-3. Candidates for Office as Members of Board or Proxies of Record; Circuit Court Clerk as Member of Candidate's Committee

Sec. 3. (a) A person who is a candidate for elected office or a member of a candidate's committee may not be appointed as:
(1) a member of a county election board;
(2) a proxy of record for a member under section 4.5 of this chapter; or
(3) an alternate proxy of record for a member under section 4.5 of this chapter.
(b) If an appointed member, a proxy, or an alternate proxy becomes:
(1) a candidate for elected office; or
(2) a member of a candidate's committee;
the member, proxy, or alternate proxy may not continue to serve on the county election board.
(c) An appointed member, a proxy, or an alternate proxy may not hold elected office while serving on the county election board.
(d) The circuit court clerk may not be a member of a candidate's committee other than the clerk's own candidate's committee.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-4-2 part; 3-1-4-10(a) part, (b) part, (c).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.24; P.L.3-1997, SEC.34; P.L.9-2004, SEC.2; P.L.230-2005, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-4. Appointment of Members; Term of Office

Sec. 4. The board members appointed by the circuit court clerk serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-2 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.35.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-4.5. Proxy of Record; Alternate Proxy

Sec. 4.5. (a) A member may appoint an individual to serve as a proxy of record in the member's place as a member of the county election board by filing a written instrument appointing the proxy of record with the circuit court clerk. The proxy of record has the same authority to act and vote on all matters as does the member. The member may revoke the authority of the proxy of record at any time. The authority of the proxy of record may be either limited or general with regard to duration or subject matter as set forth by the member in the written instrument appointing the proxy.
(b) If both the member and the member's proxy of record are unavailable, the member may appoint another individual in writing to serve as an alternate proxy in the member's place as a member of the county election board. The alternate proxy has the same authority to act and vote on all matters as does the member. The member may revoke the authority of the alternate proxy at any time. The authority of the alternate proxy may be either limited or general with regard to duration or subject matter as set forth by the member in the written instrument appointing the proxy.
As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-5. Nominations by County Chairmen

Sec. 5. The county chairman of each of the major political parties of a county may nominate, in writing, a member of the chairman's party for appointment to the county election board. The circuit court clerk shall appoint the nominee to the board.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-2 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.36.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-6. Removal of Member Upon Request of County Chairman

Sec. 6. A circuit court clerk shall remove any member of the county election board upon the request of the county chairman of the political party that nominated that member. The clerk then shall appoint a new member nominated by the county chairman.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-2 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-7. Vacancies

Sec. 7. In case of a vacancy in the office of either appointee to a county election board, the circuit court clerk shall, within five (5) days, send written notice of the vacancy to the county chairman of the appointee's political party. The chairman may, within five (5) days after receiving notice of the vacancy, nominate in writing a successor who shall be appointed. If the chairman fails to make a nomination within the five (5) day period, the clerk shall, within another five (5) days, appoint a member of the political party entitled to the appointment.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-2 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.25; P.L.7-1990, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-8. Chairman of County Election Board; Secretary

Sec. 8. The members of a county election board shall select one (1) of the appointed members to serve as chairman. The circuit court clerk shall serve as secretary of the board.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-1 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-9. Compensation of Members and Secretary

Sec. 9. Each county fiscal body shall determine, in the manner provided by law, the compensation of:
(1) the appointed members of the county election board; and
(2) the circuit court clerk for the clerk's services as secretary of the county election board.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-9.1.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-10. Office Space

Sec. 10. Each county executive shall furnish to the county election board necessary office space either in the county courthouse or in some other conveniently located building.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-8.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-11. Chairman to Call Meetings

Sec. 11. The chairman of a county election board shall call a meeting of the board whenever the chairman considers it necessary for the performance of the board's duties.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-3 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-12. Failure of Chairman to Call Meeting

Sec. 12. If the chairman of a county election board for any reason fails to call a meeting of the board, then the two (2) other members may meet to execute the powers and perform the duties of the board.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-3 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-13. Minutes of Meetings; Inclusion of Ballot Styles With Minutes

Sec. 13. (a) Each county election board shall keep minutes of all meetings of the board, including a written record of the aye and nay vote of each member on all questions coming before the board.
(b) The circuit court clerk shall permanently retain the board minutes.
(c) After ballots are printed by the county for each primary, general, municipal, or special election, the clerk shall retain one (1) regular official ballot from each township in the county and one (1) provisional ballot from any precinct in the county as part of the minutes.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-3 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.116-2018, SEC.1; P.L.278-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-14. Powers and Duties

Sec. 14. (a) Each county election board, in addition to duties otherwise prescribed by law, shall do the following:
(1) Conduct all elections and administer the election laws within the county, except as provided in IC 3-8-5 and IC 3-10-7 for town conventions and municipal elections in certain small towns.
(2) Prepare all ballots.
(3) Distribute all ballots to all of the precincts in the county.
(b) Not later than the Monday before distributing ballots and voting systems to the precincts in the county, the county election board shall notify the county chairman of each major political party and, upon request, the chairman of any other bona fide political party in the county, that sample ballots are available for inspection.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-4(a).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.26; P.L.11-1988, SEC.1; P.L.3-1993, SEC.13; P.L.12-1995, SEC.18; P.L.2-1996, SEC.5; P.L.3-1997, SEC.37; P.L.221-2005, SEC.9; P.L.258-2013, SEC.18.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-14.5. Delegation of Duties of Circuit Court Clerk; Resolution

Sec. 14.5. (a) The county election board, by unanimous vote of the entire membership of the board, may adopt a resolution providing that certain duties and responsibilities exercised by the circuit court clerk under this title shall be performed by an employee of the county election board.
(b) A resolution adopted under this section:
(1) must specify the duties and responsibilities to be exercised by the election board employee;
(2) may not be amended or repealed, except by unanimous vote of the entire membership of the county election board; and
(3) expires sixty (60) days after the circuit court clerk who was a member of the county election board when the resolution was adopted leaves office.
As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-15. Political Subdivisions With Territory in More Than One County; Duties of County Election Boards

Sec. 15. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this section applies when an election is conducted in a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13 and other than a county) that contains territory in more than one (1) county.
(b) This section does not apply to an election:
(1) conducted at the same time as a primary or general election during an even-numbered year; or
(2) conducted in a town by a town election board under IC 3-10-7.
(c) To the extent authorized by this section, the county election board of the county that contains the greatest percentage of population of the political subdivision shall conduct all elections for the political subdivision. The county election board may designate polling places for the election, which may be located in any county in which the political subdivision is located, and shall appoint precinct election officers to conduct the election upon nomination by the county chairman of the county where the precinct is located, or by filling a vacancy if a nomination is not timely made. However, each county election board shall provide poll lists for voters, receive and approve absentee ballot applications, issue certificates of error or other documents for the voters of that county, print ballots for the municipal or special election, and conduct activity required to canvass the votes under IC 3-12-5-2(b).
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-4(b).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.6; P.L.219-2013, SEC.5; P.L.74-2017, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-16. Budget Estimates

Sec. 16. Each county election board shall prepare annually a budget estimate itemizing its expenditures for the previous year and its estimates of the amount of money necessary to be appropriated for the next year. The board shall submit the budget estimate at the time and in the manner and form other county budget estimates are required to be filed.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-5(c).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-17. Reports to Election Division; Contents

Sec. 17. (a) Each county election board shall submit a report to the election division after each primary, special, municipal, and general election describing the activities of the board during the previous year. The board shall include the following in the report:
(1) Information relating to the expenses of office maintenance and elections within the county or political subdivisions within the county.
(2) A copy of the statement of the county election board containing the votes cast for each candidate and on each public question in each precinct at the last election preceding the submission of the report.
(3) Any additional information relating to elections that the commission prescribes.
(b) The report described in subsection (a) must be transmitted to the election division using the computerized list under IC 3-7-26.3 not later than fourteen (14) days after each election.
(c) The election division shall send a copy of each report to the office not later than ten (10) days after receiving the report.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-5(f).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.8; P.L.3-1993, SEC.15; P.L.2-1996, SEC.6; P.L.3-1997, SEC.38; P.L.212-2001, SEC.9; P.L.209-2003, SEC.14; P.L.193-2021, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-17.5. Report Concerning Absentee Ballots From Overseas and Uniformed Services Voters

Sec. 17.5. (a) As required by 52 U.S.C. 20302(c), each county election board shall submit a report to the election division after each general election setting forth the combined number of absentee ballots:
(1) transmitted by the county election board to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters for the election; and
(2) returned by absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters and cast in the election.
(b) The report must be:
(1) transmitted to the election division using the computerized list under IC 3-7-26.3 not later than fourteen (14) days after the election; and
(2) in the form prescribed by the federal Election Assistance Commission under Section 703(b) of HAVA (52 U.S.C. 20302 (note)).
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.25; P.L.193-2021, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-18. Circuit Court Clerk to Perform Duties of Clerk or Secretary

Sec. 18. Each circuit court clerk shall perform all duties imposed upon the clerk under this title as a member of the county election board or as secretary of the board, except when the clerk is acting as the registration officer of the county. Any such action taken by the clerk is considered an action of the board.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-3 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-19. Circuit Court Clerk; Exercise of Powers and Duties of Board

Sec. 19. A circuit court clerk, with the approval of the county election board, shall exercise the powers and perform the duties imposed upon the board whenever the facilities of the clerk's office make it more reasonable and efficient for the clerk to do so. Any action taken by the clerk with the approval of the board is considered an action of the board.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-3 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-20. Deputy Election Commissioners; Appointment and Removal; Residency

Sec. 20. A county election board may appoint and at its pleasure remove deputy election commissioners. A deputy election commissioner appointed under this section must reside in the county of the election board that appointed the deputy commissioner. If a deputy election commissioner ceases to be a resident of the county of the election board that appointed the deputy election commissioner, the person may not continue to serve as a deputy election commissioner of the county.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-5(a) part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-21. Designation of Deputy Election Commissioners by County Chairmen

Sec. 21. The county chairmen of the major political parties of a county shall designate the deputy election commissioners. The deputy election commissioners must be divided equally between the major political parties.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-5(a) part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-22. Deputy Election Commissioner's Duties

Sec. 22. The deputy election commissioners appointed under section 21 of this chapter may assist the county election board in carrying out its duties in accordance with rules adopted by the board.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-5(a) part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-23. Clerks, Custodians, and Employees; Students Serving as Nonpartisan Assistants

Sec. 23. (a) A county election board may appoint and at its pleasure remove clerks, custodians, and other employees that are necessary in the execution of its powers. The county election board may determine the duties, rank, and salaries of its appointees.
(b) The county election board may employ students enrolled at postsecondary educational institutions (including community colleges) to assist in the administration of elections by serving as nonpartisan assistants, in accordance with the requirements of the Help America Vote College Program conducted by the Election Assistance Commission under 52 U.S.C. 21121.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-5(b).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.209-2003, SEC.16; P.L.2-2007, SEC.9; P.L.128-2015, SEC.26.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-24. Candidates for Elected Office; Service as Deputy Election Commissioner or Employment by County Board

Sec. 24. A person who is a candidate for elected office may not be:
(1) appointed as a deputy election commissioner; or
(2) employed by a county election board.
If a deputy election commissioner or employee of a county election board becomes a candidate for elected office, the person may not continue to serve as a deputy election commissioner or employee of a county election board.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-4-10(a) part, (b) part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-25. Audit of Books of County Election Board

Sec. 25. The books of each county election board shall be audited as are the books of other public officials of the county.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-5(e).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-26. Examination of Persons; Administration of Oaths

Sec. 26. A county election board may examine under oath any person with regard to a material matter connected with the proper discharge of its duties. Any member of the board may administer the oath.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-4-7 part; 3-4-5-16 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-27. Subpoena Power

Sec. 27. A county election board may subpoena persons and papers and compel the witnesses to answer under oath any questions that properly come before the board.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-4-7 part; 3-4-5-16 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-28. Service of Process

Sec. 28. The sheriff of a county, for a general election, and the chief law enforcement officer of a municipality, for a municipal election, shall serve all processes issued by a county election board.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-4-7 part; 3-4-5-16 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-29. Refusal of Person to Attend or Testify; Court Order; Contempt

Sec. 29. If a person subpoenaed by a county election board refuses to attend or testify, the board shall report that fact to a circuit or superior court of the county. The court shall order the witness to attend and testify. If the witness fails or refuses to obey the order, the witness shall be held in contempt.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-4-7 part; 3-4-5-16 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-30. Witness Fees

Sec. 30. A witness who is subpoenaed by a county election board is entitled to be paid the same mileage and fee to which witnesses in court actions are entitled. Mileage and fees shall be paid as other election expenses are paid.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-7 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-31. Election Law Violations; Investigation; Action by Board

Sec. 31. If a county election board determines that there is substantial reason to believe an election law violation has occurred, it shall expeditiously make an investigation. If in the judgment of the board, after affording due notice and an opportunity for a hearing, a person has engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice that constitutes or will constitute a violation of a provision of this title or of a rule or order issued under this title, the board shall take the action it considers appropriate under the circumstances, including referring the matter to the attorney general or the appropriate prosecuting attorney.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-5-18 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-32. Civil Action by Attorney General or Prosecuting Attorney; Injunctions

Sec. 32. Upon referral under section 31 of this chapter, the attorney general or prosecuting attorney shall institute on behalf of the state a civil action for relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other appropriate order in a circuit or superior court in the county in which the person is found, resides, or transacts business. Upon a proper showing that the person has engaged or is about to engage in the act or practice described by section 31 of this chapter, the court shall grant a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order without bond.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-5-18 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-33. Assistance by Law Enforcement Officers

Sec. 33. The county sheriff, the chief law enforcement officer of a municipality within the county, and other law enforcement officers shall assist a county election board, upon request, in the enforcement of the election laws and the discharge of its duties, including the use of police radio and telephone service on election days.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-4-6.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-34. Appeal of County Election Board Decision; Time to File

Sec. 34. Except as expressly provided by statute, an appeal may be taken from a decision of a county election board to the circuit court, superior court, or probate court. An appeal taken under this section must be filed not later than thirty (30) days after the board makes the decision subject to the appeal.
As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5. County Election Boards › 3-6-5-35. Failure to Perform Duty as Precinct Election Officer, Absentee Voter Board Member, or Absentee Ballot Counter; Removal; Assessment of Civil Penalty

Sec. 35. (a) An individual who knowingly, recklessly, or negligently fails to perform a duty as:
(1) a precinct election officer;
(2) an absentee voter board member; or
(3) an absentee ballot counter;
as required by this title is subject to a civil penalty under this section in addition to any other penalty imposed.
(b) If the county election board determines, by unanimous vote of the entire membership of the board, that an individual serving in a position described in subsection (a) has failed to perform a duty required by this title, the board:
(1) may remove the individual from that position; and
(2) if the individual is removed, shall assess the individual a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars ($500).
(c) A civil penalty assessed under this section may be deducted from any compensation that the individual may otherwise be entitled to under IC 3-6-6.
As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.9; P.L.227-2023, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5.1. County Procedures for Resolving Administrative Complaints Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-5.1-1. Repealed

As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17. Repealed by P.L.230-2005, SEC.91.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5.1. County Procedures for Resolving Administrative Complaints Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-5.1-2. "Title Iii"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "Title III" refers to Title III of HAVA (52 U.S.C. 21081 through 52 U.S.C. 21085).
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5.1. County Procedures for Resolving Administrative Complaints Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-5.1-3. County Administrative Complaint Procedure Established

Sec. 3. This chapter establishes a county based administrative complaint procedure to supplement the state based administrative complaint procedure under IC 3-6-4.5 to remedy grievances concerning uniform and nondiscriminatory election technology and administrative requirements under Title III. A person who files a complaint under this chapter retains the right to file a complaint with the election division under IC 3-6-4.5.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5.1. County Procedures for Resolving Administrative Complaints Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-5.1-4. Remedies Supplement Other Remedies Under Ic 3

Sec. 4. The remedies provided under this chapter are supplemental to any other remedies provided to an aggrieved party under this title.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5.1. County Procedures for Resolving Administrative Complaints Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-5.1-5. Procedures Uniform and Nondiscriminatory

Sec. 5. The procedures prescribed by this chapter must be uniform and nondiscriminatory.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5.1. County Procedures for Resolving Administrative Complaints Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-5.1-6. Filing Complaint With Circuit Court Clerk

Sec. 6. A person who believes there is a violation of any provision of Title III, including a violation that has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur, may file a complaint with the circuit court clerk of the county where the violation occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5.1. County Procedures for Resolving Administrative Complaints Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-5.1-7. Form of Complaint

Sec. 7. A complaint filed under this chapter must be written, signed, and sworn to before an individual authorized to administer an oath under IC 33-42-9.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.98-2004, SEC.27; P.L.128-2017, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5.1. County Procedures for Resolving Administrative Complaints Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-5.1-8. Information Required in Complaint

Sec. 8. The complaint filed under section 6 of this chapter must state the following:
(1) The name and mailing address of the person alleged to be committing the violation of Title III described in the complaint.
(2) Whether the person filing the complaint has filed a complaint concerning the violation with the election division under IC 3-6-4.5.
(3) The nature of the injury suffered (or about to be suffered) by the person filing the complaint.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5.1. County Procedures for Resolving Administrative Complaints Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-5.1-9. Complaint Provided to County Election Board and Persons Named in Complaint

Sec. 9. The circuit court clerk shall promptly provide a copy of the complaint by first class mail to the members of the county election board and the persons identified in the complaint.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5.1. County Procedures for Resolving Administrative Complaints Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-5.1-10. Dismissal of Complaint Filed Concurrently With Election Division

Sec. 10. If the county election board is notified at any time that the person who filed a complaint under this chapter has filed a complaint with the election division under IC 3-6-4.5 regarding this matter, the county election board shall dismiss the proceeding under this chapter.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 3. Elections › Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers › Chapter 5.1. County Procedures for Resolving Administrative Complaints Concerning Uniform and Nondiscriminatory Election Technology and Administrative Requirements Under Title Iii of Hava › 3-6-5.1-11. Complaint Against Clerk Filed With Chair of County Election Board

Sec. 11. This section applies if the complaint alleges that the circuit court clerk has committed the violation. The aggrieved person shall file the complaint with the chair of the county election board. The chair shall perform the duties otherwise performed by the circuit court clerk concerning a complaint.
As added by P.L.209-2003, SEC.17.