Sec. 7. Before adopting an order designating a county as a vote center county under this chapter, the county election board must determine the following:
(1) That the secure electronic connection as described under section 4(9)(B) of this chapter is sufficient to prevent:
(A) any voter from voting more than once; and
(B) unauthorized access by any person to:
(i) the electronic poll lists for a precinct whose polls are to be located at the vote center; or
(ii) the computerized list of voters of the county.
(2) That the planned design and location of the equipment and precinct officers will provide the most efficient access for:
(A) voters to enter the polls, cast their ballots, and leave the vote center; and
(B) precinct election officials, watchers, challengers, and pollbook holders to exercise their rights and perform their duties within the vote center.
As added by P.L.1-2011, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.117.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 11. Voting Methods, Supplies, and Equipment
3-11-18.1-1. Application of Chapter; Pilot Counties Automatically Redesignated
3-11-18.1-3. Designation of County as Vote Center County; Adoption of Vote Center Order and Plan
3-11-18.1-4. Vote Center Plan; Requirements
3-11-18.1-5. Use of Vote Centers; Exceptions
3-11-18.1-6. Number of Vote Centers Required; Number Required for a Special Election
3-11-18.1-7. Designation of Vote Center County; Criteria
3-11-18.1-8. Effective Date of Designation; Rescission of Designation
3-11-18.1-9. Notice of Vote Center Locations
3-11-18.1-10. Administration of Election According to Laws and Plan
3-11-18.1-11. Casting Absentee Ballots at Vote Centers Located at Satellite Offices
3-11-18.1-13. Voter Right to Cast Vote at Any Vote Center in County