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3-12-6-9. Notice of filing of petition for recount and pendency of petition of each candidate named in petition; service of notice; return of service

IN Code § 3-12-6-9 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 9. (a) Upon the filing of a petition for a recount, the circuit court clerk shall notify the judge. The judge shall:

(1) issue a notice of the filing and pendency of the petition to:

(A) each candidate named in the petition;

(B) the county election board; and

(C) the election division if the petition relates to a recount for the office of judge or prosecuting attorney; and

(2) deliver the notice to the sheriff of each county in which a candidate resides.

(b) Each sheriff shall immediately serve the notice upon candidates in person or by leaving a copy at the last and usual place of residence. The sheriff shall make immediate return of the service.

[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-27-7.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.139; P.L.4-1996, SEC.77; P.L.66-2003, SEC.45.

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