Vermont § 2572 - Viewing of the checklist

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2572 — Viewing of the checklist, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2572. Viewing of the checklist

  • (a) A representative of each political party, a candidate on the ballot not represented
    by a political party, and a representative of each committee supporting or opposing
    any public question on the ballot shall each have the right to view, no more than
    two times each, a copy of the checklist upon which the election officials are marking
    those persons who have voted. (b) This viewing shall occur only at times during the election that are convenient for
    the election officials and is required to be permitted only in instances where the
    board of civil authority have received a request in writing from the representative
    or candidate at least 12 hours before the opening of the polls. (c) This section shall only apply at polling places that have checklists of eligible voters
    numbering 500 or less. (Added 1977, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)

Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2572

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2572 cover?

Section 2572 ("Viewing of the checklist") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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