Indiana Code
Chapter 4. General Procedures for Counties
3-11.5-4-14. Rejected Ballots; Endorsement; Processing and Return

Sec. 14. (a) Each ballot rejected for any of the reasons prescribed by section 13 of this chapter shall, without being unfolded to disclose how the ballot is marked, be endorsed with the words: "Rejected (giving the reason or reasons for the rejection).".
(b) All rejected absentee ballots shall be enclosed and securely sealed in an envelope on which the absentee ballot counters shall write the words: "Rejected absentee ballots". The absentee ballot counters shall also identify the precinct and the date of the election on the envelope containing the rejected ballots.
(c) The rejected absentee ballots shall be returned to the same officer and in the same manner as prescribed by this title for the return and preservation of official ballots cast and uncast at the election.
As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.176 and P.L.19-1993, SEC.2.

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Title 3. Elections

Article 11.5. Counting Absentee Ballots

Chapter 4. General Procedures for Counties

3-11.5-4-0.5. Repealed

3-11.5-4-1. Circuit Court Clerk Records and Certifications

3-11.5-4-2. Recast of Certain Ballots

3-11.5-4-3. Rejection of Absentee Ballots Deposited in Drop Box Not Under Control of County Election Board

3-11.5-4-3.5. Absentee Ballot of Voter Required to Present Additional Information; Procedure

3-11.5-4-4. Treatment of Ballot Found Without Genuine Signature

3-11.5-4-5. Ballot With Signature; Comparison of Signatures; Treatment of Ballot With Genuine Signature, Disputed Signature

3-11.5-4-6. Secure Keeping Ballots; Scanning Ballots Before Election Day; Ballots May Not Be Tabulated Before Election Day

3-11.5-4-7. Acceptance of Posted Absentee Ballots

3-11.5-4-8. Applicability; Certification of Voter Names; Delivery of Certificates

3-11.5-4-9. Applicability; Marking of Poll List Indication of Absentee Voters; Disposition of Certificate Materials

3-11.5-4-10. Time for Receipt of Ballots; Treatment

3-11.5-4-11. Opening Absentee Ballots; Procedure; Signature Comparison

3-11.5-4-11.5. Processing Ballots Before Election Day in Vote Center Counties and Counties Using Electronic Poll Books; Procedure; Adopting Option by County Election Board

3-11.5-4-12. Determination of Acceptance of Ballots; Opening and Processing of Accepted Ballots; Procedure; Treatment of Certain Ballots as Provisional Ballots

3-11.5-4-12.5. Opening Absentee Ballots by Machine

3-11.5-4-13. Rejection of Absentee Ballots

3-11.5-4-13.5. Absentee Ballot Signature Comparison; Procedure; Signature Verification Affidavit

3-11.5-4-13.6. Absentee Ballot Signature Comparison; Missing Signature; Procedure; Affidavit of Unsigned Ballot

3-11.5-4-14. Rejected Ballots; Endorsement; Processing and Return

3-11.5-4-15. Challenge of Absentee Ballot at Polls; Procedure

3-11.5-4-16. Absentee Voter's Application as Affidavit; Challenge Procedure

3-11.5-4-17. Absentee Ballot of Deceased Voter

3-11.5-4-18. Voting in Person by Absentee Voter Who Has Not Returned Absentee Ballot

3-11.5-4-19. Repealed

3-11.5-4-20. Absentee Voter Wishing to Vote in Person After Poll List Is Marked

3-11.5-4-21. Voter Appearing in Person Who Has Cast Rejected Absentee Ballot

3-11.5-4-21.5. Rejected Absentee Ballots May Not Be Opened; Exception

3-11.5-4-22. County Election Board Appointments for Absentee Vote Processing; Eligibility; Service by Candidate or Candidate's Relative

3-11.5-4-23. Political Party Notice of Number of Appointees; Recommendations for Appointments; When Nonvoter Permitted to Serve as Appointee

3-11.5-4-23.5. Appointment of Absentee Ballot Counters and Couriers in Marion County

3-11.5-4-24. Applicability; Poll List; Inspector Duties

3-11.5-4-25. Repealed

3-11.5-4-26. Repealed

3-11.5-4-27. Repealed

3-11.5-4-28. Report of Vote Count; Certificate