N.R.S. 293C.625 – Early pickup and delivery of ballots to central counting place; processing of ballots before polls close
Overview of Statute
This section governs the manner in which ballots may be picked up from precincts early.
Statute
The city clerk may order deputized officers to pick up all voted ballots from any or all of the precincts or districts after the polls have been opened for 5 hours. At least two deputized officers shall deliver any ballots that are picked up early to the central counting place. The various boards operating the central counting place may begin to process those ballots upon receipt, but no reports may be printed by the counting device or computer until the polls have closed. Any ballots that are picked up early must be transported to the central counting place in the manner prescribed in NRS 293C.635.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 3444)
1. Definition for Central counting place
The location designated by the county or city clerk for the compilation of election returns.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.0335.
2. Definition for Clerk
The election board officer designated or assigned to make the record of the election in the roster, tally list and challenge list in the precinct, district or polling place in which such officer is appointed.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.040.
3. Definition for Board
As used in NRS 295.075 to 295.125, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “board” means the board of county commissioners.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.075.
4. Definition for Ballot
The record of a voter’s preference of candidates and questions voted upon at an election. The term includes, without limitation, any paper given to a voter upon which the voter places his or her vote and any electronic storage tapes.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.025.
5. Definition for Precinct
The smallest voting area in a political subdivision.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.077.