Mississippi § 23-15-531 - 9.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 23-15-531 — 9., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-15-531. 9.
A duly qualified elector shall cast his or her vote on a DRE unit by touching the screen or pressing the appropriate button on the DRE unit for the candidate or ballot measure of the elector’s choice. After pressing the appropriate button on the DRE unit or location on the screen to cast the ballot, the elector’s vote shall be final and shall not be subsequently altered. If an elector leaves the voting booth without having pressed the appropriate button on the DRE unit or location on the screen to finally cast his or her ballot and cannot be located to return to the booth to complete the voting process, then a poll manager shall take the steps necessary to void the ballot that was not completed by the elector and an appropriate record shall be made of the event, or the DRE unit shall be allowed to time-out, thereby voiding the ballot.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 23-15-531
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 23-15-531 cover?
Section 23-15-531 ("9.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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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