New Jersey § 19:18-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:18-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:18-3.
The clerk of the municipality shall attend at his office on election day, or appoint
one of the clerks in his office to act for him, and keep his office open from the
time the polls shall be closed until all the ballot boxes used at the various polls
in the municipality at such election shall have been delivered at his office. The clerk of the municipality or his subordinate whom he may have appointed to act
in his stead shall enter in a book to be kept for that purpose the exact time when
each ballot box may be delivered at such office, the district whence it was brought,
names of the members of the district board delivering it, and the name of the police
officer or other witness who may accompany them, and any other particulars he may
deem important; such book shall be filed in the office of the municipal clerk and
be preserved by him for two years.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:18-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:18-3 cover?
Section 19:18-3 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.
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