Ind. Code ch. 3-12-13

Ind. Code ch. 3-12-13
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Ind. Code § 3-12-13-1 "County election board"

Sec. 1. For purposes of this chapter, a reference to a "county election board" includes the following: (1) A county election board established by IC 3-6-5. (2) A board of elections and registration. As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.156-2020, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 3-12-13-2 "Incorrect outcome"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "incorrect outcome" means an outcome that is inconsistent with an election outcome that would be obtained by conducting a full recount. As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 3-12-13-3 "Post-election audit"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "post-election audit" means an audit protocol that makes use of statistical methods and is designed to limit to acceptable levels the risk of certifying a preliminary election outcome that constitutes an incorrect outcome. As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.115-2022, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 3-12-13-4 Designation of counties as post-election audit counties

Sec. 4. (a) The secretary of state may designate counties as post-election audit counties. (b) For a county to be designated as a post-election audit county, the county election board must adopt a resolution requesting the secretary of state to designate the county as a post-election audit county. (c) In designating a county as a post-election audit county, the secretary of state shall seek to designate a variety of counties as post-election audit counties based on the number of active voters within the county. (d) A county designated as a post-election audit county shall conduct post-election audits as provided in this chapter. As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.115-2022, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 3-12-13-5 Elections subject to post-election audits

Sec. 5. (a) The secretary of state shall determine the number of elections that are subject to a post-election audit. (b) All contested elections for an elected office and all public questions are eligible for designation under subsection (a) for a post-election audit. As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2020, SEC.11; P.L.115-2022, SEC.16.

Ind. Code § 3-12-13-6 Waiver of requirements

Sec. 6. (a) The secretary of state may waive the requirement of section 5 of this chapter, after a written request by a county election board. (b) The secretary of state may waive the requirement of section 5 of this chapter only if the county election board shows that the technology in use by the county will not enable the county election board to satisfy the requirements for a post-election audit for an election. As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.193-2021, SEC.97; P.L.115-2022, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 3-12-13-7 Post-election audit; deadlines for completion; secretary of state administrative orders

Sec. 7. (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. As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2020, SEC.12; P.L.115-2022, SEC.18; P.L.227-2023, SEC.124.
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