The election commissioners in each county shall procure, if not already provided, a sufficient number of ballot boxes, which shall be distributed by them to the voting precincts of the county before the time for opening the polls. The boxes shall be securely sealed from the opening of the polls on election day until the polls close on election day; and the box shall be kept by one (1) of the managers, and the manager having the box shall carefully keep it, and neither open it himself or herself nor permit it to be opened, nor permit any person to have any access to it throughout the voting period during an election. The box shall not be removed from the polling building or place after the polls are opened until the polls close and the count is complete. After each election the ballot boxes shall be delivered to the clerk of the circuit court of the county for preservation; and he or she shall keep them for future use, and, when called for, deliver them to the election commissioners.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 15 - Mississippi Election Code
Article 7 - Election Officials
§ 23-15-213. Election of county election commissioners
§ 23-15-215. Performance by board of supervisors of election commissioners' duties
§ 23-15-225. Compensation of registrars
§ 23-15-229. Compensation of municipal poll managers and other workers
§ 23-15-231. Appointment of poll managers; designation of bailiff
§ 23-15-233. Duties of poll managers
§ 23-15-235. Appointment of additional poll managers
§ 23-15-237. Oath of office for poll managers
§ 23-15-241. Election bailiff to keep peace
§ 23-15-243. Selection of election bailiff if none designated
§ 23-15-245. Duties of election bailiff; polls to be open and clear
§ 23-15-249. Procedure when pollbooks or ballot boxes not distributed
§ 23-15-251. Duties of poll manager designated to receive and distribute ballots
§ 23-15-253. Poll managers to be furnished stationery and blank forms
§ 23-15-257. Duties of marshal or chief of police in municipal elections