SDCL, Chapter 12-20

South Dakota Codified Laws, Title 12 (Elections), Chapter 20 — Return and Canvass of Votes

37 sections · status activeenacted 1939-01-01

Sections

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§	Title	Length	Status
§ 12-20-1		1,488	active
§ 12-20-2	Opening of ballot box--Sorting and counting of unopened ballots--Ballots folded together	1,154	active
§ 12-20-2.1	Return of provisional ballot envelopes and unopened absentee ballots	370	active
§ 12-20-3	Drawing of excess ballots	432	active
§ 12-20-5	Count of votes for candidates--Scrutiny of ballots by precinct deputies--Decisions on disputed ballots	573	active
§ 12-20-5.1	Determination of validity of provisional ballots	722	active
§ 12-20-6	Unstamped ballots not counted	259	active
§ 12-20-7	Ballot not counted when voter's choice indeterminable--Promulgation of rules defining standards	412	active
§ 12-20-8	Precinct superintendent and precinct deputies to record intention of voter	433	active
§ 12-20-10	Blank list for unofficial return of precinct vote for candidates and submitted questions--Return envelope	620	active
§ 12-20-11	Entry of precinct vote on unofficial return list--Return with election returns	676	active
§ 12-20-13	Tabulation and public release of unofficial returns--Entry into central election reporting system	568	active
§ 12-20-13.1	Means of counting provisional ballots--Appointment of officials	506	active
§ 12-20-13.2	Counting provisional ballots--Certification	609	active
§ 12-20-13.3	Counting provisional ballots--Alternate time	386	active
§ 12-20-13.4	Counting provisional ballots--Notice	300	active
§ 12-20-15	State messenger to secure delinquent returns--Expenses deducted from county auditor's salary	663	active
§ 12-20-17	Returns not disclosed until all polls in state closed	344	active
§ 12-20-18	Entry of candidates' votes in precinct pollbooks	516	active
§ 12-20-20	Sealing of ballot boxes after deposit of counted ballots--Violation as misdemeanor	688	active
§ 12-20-21	Return of ballot boxes, returns, records and supplies to officer in charge--Tampering prohibited--Violation as felony	889	active
§ 12-20-21.1	Circumstances requiring report of official returns by telephone	683	active
§ 12-20-21.2	Write	298	active
§ 12-20-31	Destruction of ballots and pollbooks--Period for which held--Pending recount or contest	2,603	active
§ 12-20-32	Preservation of ballot boxes and pollbooks--Delivery of pollbooks to county canvassing board--Violation as felony	424	active
§ 12-20-35	Returns not refused for irregularity--Certificate issued to candidate with most votes	624	active
§ 12-20-37	Secretary of state to provide guidance and direction in making returns	247	active
§ 12-20-38	Abstracts of precinct returns prepared by Board of Canvassers--Certification--Deposit	596	active
§ 12-20-38.1	Certified copy of official county canvass furnished to secretary of state--Permanent record	754	active
§ 12-20-39	Election by plurality	313	active
§ 12-20-40	Certificate of election delivered by county auditor to persons elected to local office	357	active
§ 12-20-47	Time of convening of state canvassers--Adjournment to obtain late returns	489	active
§ 12-20-48	Abstract by state canvassers of county returns--Signature and seal--Recording and filing of abstracts	756	active
§ 12-20-48.1		534	active
§ 12-20-49	Certificate of election issued for federal, state or legislative office	542	active
§ 12-20-51	Disputes decided by majority of state canvassers--Irregularities disregarded	427	active
§ 12-20-52	Rules and regulations for counting and canvass of vote	226	active