New Jersey § 19:8-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:8-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:8-7.
The booths shall be sufficiently large to enable the voter to conveniently prepare the voter's ballot as provided for and shall have swinging doors or privacy screens, shields, or curtains so that privacy is maintained as the voter prepares the voter's ballot in secret and
screened from the observation of others. The swinging doors or privacy screens, shields, or curtains shall be so arranged that some part of the person of the voters present in the booths may be seen from the outside thereof when the door or curtains are
closed or when the voter is present behind the screens or shields . Each booth shall contain a counter or shelf suitably placed to enable voters to place
their ballots thereon while preparing the same for voting. Each booth shall also contain privacy sleeves or folders into which the voter may
insert the voted ballot to fully shield it from view while walking the ballot outside
the booth to be scanned or cast, as the case may be.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:8-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:8-7 cover?
Section 19:8-7 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 § 19:8-7?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 19:8-7" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 19:8-7 apply to my situation?
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