Indiana Statutes § 3-12-13-7 Post-election audit; deadlines for completion; secretary of state administrative orders
Statute Text
(a)
The secretary of state shall issue orders to implement and administer the requirements of this chapter if a petition for recount or contest filed under this article affecting the county has not been filed. If a petition for a recount or contest has been filed affecting the county, then the deadline to complete a post-election audit is not later than sixty (60) days after completion of the recount or contest.
(b)
In issuing an order under subsection (a), the secretary of state shall:
(1)
consult with recognized statistical experts, equipment vendors, the election division, and county election officials; and
(2)
consider best practices for conducting post-election audits.
(c)
A post-election audit shall be completed not later than:
(1)
the final Friday in June following a primary election;
(2)
December 20 following a general election, if a petition for a recount or contest that affects the county has not been filed under this article; or
(3)
sixty (60) days following completion of the recount or contest, if a petition for a recount or contest that affects the county has been filed under this article.
History
Amended by P.L. 227 - 2023 , SEC. 124 , eff. 7/1/2023 .
Amended by P.L. 115 - 2022 , SEC. 18 , eff. 7/1/2022 .
Amended by P.L. 135 - 2020 , SEC. 12 , eff. 3/21/2020 .
Added by P.L. 34 - 2019 , SEC. 1 , eff. 1/1/2020 .
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