Sec. 875.
All recounts shall be completed for a primary election not later than the twentieth day and for any other election not later than the thirtieth day immediately following the last day for filing counter petitions or the first day that recounts may lawfully begin. As soon as the recount is completed, the board shall return any ballots to their respective containers and seal the containers. The board shall then return the ballots, voting devices, machines, any related keys, and seals to the officer or officers having the care and custody of those items.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 82, Imd. Eff. June 24, 1965 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 Popular Name: Election Code
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law
Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)
116-1954-XXXIII - Chapter XXXIII Recounts (168.861...168.894)
Section 168.864 - Repealed. 1996, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996.
Section 168.865 - Recount Petition; Contents.
Section 168.866 - Recount Petition; Filing; Deadline; Filing of Copy With Secretary of State.
Section 168.867 - Recount Petition; Filing; Deposit; Refund; Disposition of Sum Deposited.
Section 168.869 - Recount Petition; Investigation, Delay; Expenses of Local Recount.
Section 168.870 - Board of Canvassers; Investigation of Recount.
Section 168.872 - Board of Canvassers; Investigation, Report to Prosecutor and Circuit Judge.
Section 168.873 - Recount; Misconduct of Employees, Felony.
Section 168.874 - Recount; Return of Ballots; Manner of Counting Votes.