Sec. 5. Except as provided in section 1(c) of this chapter, if the polls for more than one (1) precinct are located in the same room, the inspector of a precinct using the room may not begin the vote count procedure until all the polls in the room are officially closed and no more persons are waiting in line to vote.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-24-9(b); 3-1-25-1(b); 3-2-4-5(e).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.340; P.L.3-1995, SEC.120.
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