Alabama § 17-16-45 - Examination of Ballots, Voting Equipment, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 17-16-45 — Examination of Ballots, Voting Equipment, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-16-45. Examination of Ballots, Voting Equipment, Etc.
In all election contests other than political party primaries or runoffs, any person or candidate involved in the contest is entitled to make an examination of the ballots cast, given, or rejected in the election, to make an examination of the voting equipment used in the election, and to make an examination of voting machine computations or printouts.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 17-16-45
What does Code of Alabama § 17-16-45 cover?
Section 17-16-45 ("Examination of Ballots, Voting Equipment, Etc.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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