Sec. 16. To minimize the delay in the counting of the vote, canvassing must begin immediately upon the closing of the polls and continue without interruption until all votes are canvassed and all certificates of the vote required by section 6 of this chapter are completed and delivered to the persons entitled to receive the certificates.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-25-16 part.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.347; P.L.3-1989, SEC.11.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections
Chapter 2. Counting of Paper Ballot Votes
3-12-2-1. Chapter Establishes Standards to Define Vote; Ballot Counting Procedures
3-12-2-2. Viewing of Counting of Votes by Inspector and Judge of Opposite Political Party
3-12-2-3. Protest of Ballot by Member of Precinct Election Board
3-12-2-4. Protest of Ballot; Duties of Poll Clerks
3-12-2-5. Vote Count Procedure Where More Than One Precinct Located in Same Room
3-12-2-6. Certificate and Memorandum of Votes Cast
3-12-2-7. Delivery of Certificates, List of Voters, and Tally Papers Upon Vote Tabulation
3-12-2-7.5. Counting Certain Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots
3-12-2-8. Inspector's Duty After Ballots Have Been Counted
3-12-2-10. Oath of Inspector Upon Delivery of Envelope or Bag; Contents
3-12-2-11. Envelope or Bag to Be Placed in Receptacle Having Two Locks; Disposition of Keys
3-12-2-15. Certificate for News Media of Results; Delivery to Circuit Court Clerk and News Media