Indiana § 3-12-4-6 - Canvass of certificates, poll lists, and tally papers returned by inspectors; providing room in courthouse
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§ 3-12-4-6. Canvass of certificates, poll lists, and tally papers returned by inspectors; providing room in courthouse
Sec. 6. (a) At 6 p.m. on each election day, the county election board shall assemble in a room to canvass the certificates, poll lists, and tally papers returned by each inspector in the county and to declare the results of the election as provided in this chapter.
(b) The canvassing must be performed in public under IC 5-14-1.5. However, the board may restrict access to parts of the room where election material is being handled or transported to safeguard the material.
(c) Except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, the county executive shall provide a room in the courthouse that contains adequate space to permit members of the public to witness the canvassing of votes.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-8 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.191.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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