13-19-308. Disposition of ballots returned in person. Ballots returned by the elector in person must be processed as follows:
     (1) If returned to the election administrator's office directly, the ballot must be processed in the same manner provided for ballots returned by mail except that, while the elector is present, officials shall:
     (a) verify the signature pursuant to 13-19-310;
     (b) resolve any questions as to the validity of the ballot; and
     (c) deposit the unopened secrecy envelope containing the ballot in the official ballot box.
     (2) If returned to a place of deposit other than the election administrator's office, the election official on location shall:
     (a) keep a log of the names of all electors from whom he receives ballots and the names of the people who deliver the ballots;
     (b) deposit the unopened return/verification envelope in the sealed ballot transport box provided for that purpose; and
     (c) securely retain all ballots until they are transported to the election administrator's office. The transport boxes must then be opened and the ballots disposed of in the same manner provided for ballots returned by mail.

     History: En. Sec. 20, Ch. 196, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 591, L. 1991.