§ C.R.S. § 1-10-104Imperfect returns - corrections

(1) If, in the course of their duties, the
canvass board or the secretary of state finds that the method of making or certifying returns from
any precinct, county, or district does not conform to the requirements of law, the returns shall
nevertheless be canvassed if they are sufficiently explicit in showing how many votes were cast
for each candidate, ballot question, or ballot issue.
(2) If the canvass board or the secretary of state finds a clerical error or omission in the
returns, the county clerk and recorder, after consultation with the election judges, shall make any
correction required by the facts of the case. The election judges shall sign and submit to the
canvass board any documentation required for any explanation or verification of the additions or
corrections. The canvass board may adjourn from day to day for the purpose of obtaining the
additions or corrections.
(3) If a majority of a canvass board in a county is unable to or does not certify the
abstract of votes for any reason by the deadline for the county to certify the abstract of votes, the
secretary of state shall review the noncertified abstract of votes and written report provided by
the canvass board under section 1-10-101.5 (1)(c). If, after review, the secretary of state
determines that the noncertified abstract of votes, along with the written report, other
information and facts of the case provided by the county, or information revealed upon
investigation by the secretary of state is clear and convincing in showing how many votes were
cast for each candidate, ballot question, or ballot issue, the secretary of state shall certify the
results for the county and proceed to certifying state results under section 1-10-105. After
consultation with the board of county commissioners, the secretary of state may designate a
registered elector of the state to carry out the duties required by this section.
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