Nebraska § 32-909 - Ballot box; inspection and use; election officials; duties.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 32-909 — Ballot box; inspection and use; election officials; duties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-909. Ballot box; inspection and use; election officials; duties.
Before any ballot is deposited in the ballot box, the ballot box shall be publicly opened and exhibited and the judges and clerks of election shall see that no ballot is in the box. The ballot box shall then be locked and the key delivered to one of the judges of election or, in counties having an election commissioner, to the precinct inspector. A ballot box which contains ballots that will be counted using a scanner may be opened prior to the hour established by law for the closing of the polls at the discretion of the election commissioner or county clerk.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 32-909
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 32-909 cover?
Section 32-909 ("Ballot box; inspection and use; election officials; duties.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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 Nebraska § 32-909?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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