Sec. 12.5. To minimize the delay in the counting of the vote, the count must begin immediately upon delivery of the cards to the central counting location under section 2(b) of this chapter or upon the closing of the polls under section 2(c) of this chapter. The tabulation must continue without interruption until all votes are canvassed and all certificates of the vote totals required under section 10(b) of this chapter or totals required under section 11(b) of this chapter are completed and delivered to the persons entitled to receive the certificates or totals.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.354.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections
Chapter 3. Counting Ballot Card Votes
3-12-3-1. Counting of Ballot Cards
3-12-3-1.1. Chapter Establishes Standards to Define Vote
3-12-3-1.2. Closing of All Polls Located in One Room Before Vote Count
3-12-3-1.5. Protest; Marking and Signing of Protested Ballots
3-12-3-2. Counted Ballot Cards; Processing
3-12-3-2.2. Securing and Returning Electronic Poll Books, Voting Systems to County Election Board
3-12-3-2.5. Central Counting Location
3-12-3-3. Proceedings at Central Counting Location; Direction and Observation; Open to Public
3-12-3-4. Opening of Ballot Cards Container and Removal of Contents
3-12-3-6. Duplicate Ballot Card to Be Clearly Labeled and Bear Serial Number
3-12-3-7. Duplicate Ballot Card to Be Counted
3-12-3-8. Votes to Be Counted Manually if Automatic Tabulating Machines Test Not Conducted
3-12-3-9. Manual Counting of Ballot Cards; Compliance With Tabulating Standards
3-12-3-11. Official Return of Precinct; Publication
3-12-3-12. Casting of Votes by Absentee Voters; Counting