2006 Indiana Code - CHAPTER 4.5. STANDARDS FOR CHALLENGES TO VOTERS

IC 3-5-4.5
     Chapter 4.5. Standards for Challenges to Voters

IC 3-5-4.5-1
Application of chapter
     Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a challenge to a voter made by a precinct election officer, a watcher, a challenger, or a pollbook holder under this title.
As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.4.

IC 3-5-4.5-2
Challenge; residency at educational institution
     Sec. 2. A person may not challenge the right of an individual to vote at an election in the precinct solely on the basis of the individual's:
        (1) enrollment in an educational institution; or
        (2) registration to vote at an address that is housing provided for students by the educational institution.
As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.4.

IC 3-5-4.5-3
Challenge; party affiliation, support or opposition to candidate or question
     Sec. 3. Except as permitted in a primary election under IC 3-10-1, a person may not challenge the right of an individual to vote at an election in the precinct solely on the basis of the individual's:
        (1) actual or perceived affiliation with a political party; or
        (2) support or opposition to a candidate or the adoption of a public question.
As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.4.

IC 3-5-4.5-4
Violations; removal of officer, void credentials
     Sec. 4. If a county election board determines that a person has violated a provision of this chapter, the board may remove a precinct election officer from office or void the credentials of a watcher, challenger, or pollbook holder.
As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.4.

IC 3-5-4.5-5
Referral of violation to prosecuting attorney
     Sec. 5. If a county election board determines that a person has knowingly violated a provision of this chapter, the county election board may refer the matter to the prosecuting attorney as a violation of IC 3-14-3-4 (obstruction of a voter).
As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.4.

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