Indiana § 3-11-8-21 - Challenge of voter; challenger's affidavit

Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 3-11-8-21 — Challenge of voter; challenger's affidavit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3-11-8-21. Challenge of voter; challenger's affidavit

Sec. 21. The affidavit of challenge prescribed by section 20 of this chapter must set forth under oath or affirmation the following:

(1) The name of the challenger.

(2) The name of the person being challenged.

(3) The reasons the challenger believes the person being challenged is not a legal voter in the precinct.

(4) The source of the information provided under subdivision (3).

(5) A statement that the challenger understands that making a false statement on the affidavit is punishable under the penalties of perjury.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-19(b) part.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.103.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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