Wisconsin § 7.37 - Inspectors’ duties.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 7.37 — Inspectors’ duties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7.37. Inspectors’ duties.
7.37(1) (1) Adjourn to another location. Whenever it becomes impossible or inconvenient to hold an election at the designated location, the inspectors, after assembling at or as near the designated polling place as practicable and before receiving any votes, may adjourn to the nearest convenient place for holding the election. The inspectors shall make a proclamation of the move and a law enforcement officer or other proper person designated by the municipal clerk shall be stationed at or as near as possible to the place where the adjournment was made, to notify all electors of the place to which the election adjourned. At the new location the inspectors shall immediately proceed with the election. 7.37(2) (2) Preserve order. The inspectors shall possess full authority to maintain order and to enforce obedience to their lawful commands during the election and the canvass of the votes. They shall permit only one person in a voting booth at a time and shall prevent any person from taking notice of how another person has voted, except when assistance is given under s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 7.37
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 7.37 cover?
Section 7.37 ("Inspectors’ duties.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin § 7.37?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 7.37 apply to my situation?
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