New Jersey § 19:53c-10
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:53c-10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:53c-10.
a. After voting the provisional ballot and completing the affirmation statement, and
before leaving the polling booth or the designated voting area, as the case may be,
the voter shall place the voted provisional ballot in the envelope. The voter shall seal the envelope and shall retain custody of the envelope until
a member of the board is ready to accept the envelope. b. The voter shall hand the sealed envelope to the member of the district board. The member shall keep the sealed envelope in full view of the voter, the other district
board members and all other persons present until it is placed in the provisional
ballot bag. The voter may also take hold of the envelope, with that member of the board, until
the envelope is placed in the provisional ballot bag. The security of the provisional ballot bag and its contents while any election occurs
shall be the responsibility of the members of the district board. After placing the envelope in the provisional ballot bag, the member of the district
board shall hand to the voter the written notice of instructions on how the voter
may access information regarding whether the ballot of the individual is accepted
for counting, and if the vote is not counted, the reason for the rejection of the
ballot, pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2004, c. 88 ( C.19:61-4 ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:53c-10
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:53c-10 cover?
Section 19:53c-10 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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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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