Indiana Code
Chapter 11. Voting by Paper Ballot
3-11-11-6. Delivery of Ballots and Writing Instrument to Voter; Explanations

Sec. 6. (a) After a voter has signed the poll list, one (1) of the poll clerks or assistant poll clerks shall deliver to the voter one (1) of each ballot that the voter is entitled to vote at the election and one (1) pencil or pen. Both judges, on request, shall give an explanation of the voting method. If necessary, a precinct election officer shall assist a voter in determining if the proper initials appear on a ballot.
(b) As provided by 52 U.S.C. 21081, when a voter receives a paper ballot under this section, the board must also provide the voter with:
(1) information concerning the effect of casting multiple votes for an office; and
(2) instructions on how to correct the ballot before the ballot is cast and counted, including the issuance of replacement ballots.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-23-21 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.278; P.L.5-1989, SEC.60; P.L.3-1993, SEC.158; P.L.209-2003, SEC.151; P.L.164-2006, SEC.111; P.L.128-2015, SEC.185.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 3. Elections

Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment

Chapter 11. Voting by Paper Ballot

3-11-11-1. Application of Chapter

3-11-11-1.1. Paper Ballot Use by County Election Board

3-11-11-1.2. Education Program to Inform of Effect of Casting Multiple Votes for Single Office

3-11-11-1.5. Repealed

3-11-11-1.6. Repealed

3-11-11-1.7. Sample Ballots Supplied for Precincts; Posting of Copies

3-11-11-1.8. Time of Delivery to Polls of Ballots and Equipment

3-11-11-1.9. Comparison of Sample Ballots With Ones Supplied; Certification

3-11-11-2. Voting Preparations; Ballot Box

3-11-11-3. Opening Package of Ballots; Delivery of Ballots and Writing Instrument

3-11-11-4. Initial of Poll Clerk on Each Ballot

3-11-11-5. Delivery of Initialed Ballots as Voters Call for Them; Voter to Sign Poll List

3-11-11-6. Delivery of Ballots and Writing Instrument to Voter; Explanations

3-11-11-7. Standards to Define a Vote; Voting Procedure; Marking; Write-in Votes

3-11-11-8. One Voter in Booth; Additional Instruction to Voter in Booth

3-11-11-9. Voting to Be Private; Rights of Voter in Casting Vote

3-11-11-10. Voting Straight Ticket; Mark; Count

3-11-11-10.5. Voting Booth Occupancy; Time Limits; Refusal to Leave

3-11-11-11. Folding of Ballot Before Leaving Booth or Compartment; No Exposure of Face of Ballot; Exposure of Poll Clerk's Initials

3-11-11-12. Folding of Ballot Before Leaving Booth or Compartment; Improper Folding; Voter to Be Directed to Fold Ballot Properly

3-11-11-13. Return of Pencil and Delivery of Ballot After Leaving Compartment

3-11-11-14. Deposit of Ballots in Ballot Box

3-11-11-15. Repealed

3-11-11-16. Disclosure of Ballot; Record

3-11-11-17. Voter to Leave Polls After Voting; Requirement of Voting or Returning Ballot; Procedure for Handling Ballot Not Cast by Voter

3-11-11-18. Spoiling, Defacing, or Mutilating Ballot; Receipt of Another Ballot; Record; Disposition of Ballot

3-11-11-19. Repealed