Sec. 3. (a) This section applies when a person aggrieved by a violation of:
(1) NVRA; or
(2) this article;
files a written notice of the violation with the NVRA official under 52 U.S.C. 20510(b) or this chapter. A person who files a written notice of violation under this section must state in the notice whether the person has filed a written notice concerning the violation with the circuit court clerk under IC 3-7-12.
(b) The NVRA official shall promptly provide a copy of the notice by electronic mail, if a usable electronic mail address is available, or by first class mail to:
(1) the person alleged to have committed the violation; and
(2) the members of the commission.
(c) Notwithstanding this chapter, a person aggrieved by a violation of NVRA or this article may file a written notice of violation with the circuit court clerk of the county where the violation allegedly occurred. If a person files a written notice with the circuit court clerk, the NVRA official shall not begin enforcement procedures under this chapter regarding the complaint unless the person files a complaint with the NVRA official under this chapter.
(d) This subsection applies if the written notice of violation alleges that either co-director has committed a violation. The aggrieved person shall file the written notice with the chair of the commission. The chair of the commission shall perform the duties otherwise performed by the NVRA official concerning a written notice of violation.
As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.8-1995, SEC.22; P.L.128-2015, SEC.30; P.L.169-2015, SEC.15.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 11. State Administration of Voter Registration
3-7-11-1. Designation of Chief State Election Official
3-7-11-2. Duties of Nvra Official
3-7-11-3. Written Notice of Violation
3-7-11-4. Determination of Violation
3-7-11-5. Determination That No Violation Exists; Persons to Be Notified
3-7-11-6. Investigation of Violation
3-7-11-7. Report of Investigation; Copies
3-7-11-10. Hearing Within 30 Days
3-7-11-11. Duties of Commission After Hearing