Arizona § 16-509 - Delivery of ballots to election officers
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-509 — Delivery of ballots to election officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-509. Delivery of ballots to election officers
The board of supervisors, city or town clerk or governing body of a special district shall deliver, by mail or other reliable method, to each voting precinct or to the inspector of each election board as determined by the officer in charge of elections one package containing the required number of ballots, at least forty-eight hours before the hour for opening the polls on election day, unless prevented by some unavoidable delay or accident which shall be established by affidavit of election officers or bearers of ballots. The official ballots shall be sent in sealed packages with marks on the outside of the package clearly designating the polling place for which they are intended and the number of ballots enclosed. Upon delivery of the package to him, the inspector shall return receipts therefor to the person from whom received.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 16-509
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-509 cover?
Section 16-509 ("Delivery of ballots to election officers") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 16-509?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-509" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 16-509 apply to my situation?
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