At all elections held under this article, the polls shall be opened at 7 a.m. and remain open until 7 p.m. of the same day. If a full set of election judges is not present at the hour of 7 a.m., an alternate election judge shall be appointed by the designated election official or judge in attendance at the polling place. The polls shall be opened if at least two election judges are present, even if the alternate judge has not arrived. Every person otherwise qualified to vote who is standing in line waiting to vote at 7 p.m. may vote.
Source: L. 2014: Entire article added, (HB 14-1164), ch. 2, p. 21, § 6, effective February 18.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 13.5 - Colorado Local Government Election Code
§ 1-13.5-602. Watchers - Definition
§ 1-13.5-603. Judges Open Ballot Box First
§ 1-13.5-604. Judge to Keep Pollbook
§ 1-13.5-605. Preparing to Vote
§ 1-13.5-606. Manner of Voting in Precincts Using Paper Ballots
§ 1-13.5-607. Eligible Elector Requiring Assistance
§ 1-13.5-609. Counting Paper Ballots
§ 1-13.5-610. Counting by Counting Judges
§ 1-13.5-612. Defective Ballots
§ 1-13.5-613. Judges' Certificate - Statement on Ballots
§ 1-13.5-614. Delivery of Election Returns, Ballot Boxes, and Other Election Papers
§ 1-13.5-615. Abstract of Votes - Judges to Post Returns
§ 1-13.5-616. Preservation of Ballots and Election Records