Sec. 21. (a) This section does not apply to a violation of NVRA or IC 3-7.
(b) If the commission determines that there is substantial reason to believe an election law violation has occurred, it shall expeditiously make an investigation.
(c) If in the judgment of the commission, after affording due notice and an opportunity for a hearing, a person has engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice that constitutes or will constitute a violation of this title or of a rule or an order issued under this title, the commission shall take the action it considers appropriate under the circumstances, including the following:
(1) Referring the matter to the attorney general if the commission requests that a civil action be filed under section 22 of this chapter.
(2) Referring the matter to the appropriate prosecuting attorney if the case concerns a criminal violation of this title.
As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.18.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers
Chapter 4.1. Indiana Election Commission
3-6-4.1-4. Nominations and Appointments for Succeeding Term
3-6-4.1-6. Chair and Vice Chair of Commission
3-6-4.1-8. Designation of Proxy
3-6-4.1-10. Failure of Chair to Call Meeting
3-6-4.1-11. Compensation and Expenses
3-6-4.1-12. Failure of Commission to Meet and Discharge Duties
3-6-4.1-13. Minutes of Meetings
3-6-4.1-20. Administration of Oath
3-6-4.1-21. Actions of Commission Upon Determination of Violation
3-6-4.1-23. Assistance by Police in Enforcement of Election Laws
3-6-4.1-24. Campaign Finance Enforcement Account
3-6-4.1-25. Power to Hold Hearings and Issue Advisory Opinions