New Jersey § 19:16-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:16-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:16-7.
The board in the actual procedure of counting the ballots shall thereupon unlock and
open the ballot box; the ballots shall then be taken singly and separately therefrom
by the judge of the election, and while each ballot shall remain in his hands, he
shall audibly and publicly read the same in full view of the inspector. The inspector shall be satisfied that the ballot is being correctly read by the
judge. After the reading of the ballot , including a ballot determined to be void, and before taking another ballot from the box , the judge shall fold the ballot to a size about five inches square, and shall deliver
the same so folded to the inspector, who shall write on the back thereof the number
of such ballot from one onward, in the order in which the same shall have been taken
from the box; and shall string the ballot as one ticket in the order in which the
same shall be taken from the box and numbered, by means of a needle and string to
be provided for that purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:16-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:16-7 cover?
Section 19:16-7 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 19:16-7?
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