§ N.J. Rev. Stat. § 19:63-8(untitled)

19:63-8 (2020) - Verification of voter's signature for issuance of mail-in ballot; actions upon disapproval. :: 2020 New Jersey Revised Statutes :: US Codes and Statutes :: US Law :: Justia Log In Sign Up Find a Lawyer Ask a Lawyer Research the Law Law Schools Laws & Regs Newsletters Marketing Solutions Justia Connect Pro Membership Basic Membership Justia Lawyer Directory Platinum Placements Gold Placements Justia Elevate SEO Websites Blogs Justia Amplify PPC Management Google Business Profile Social Media Justia Onward Blog Justia › US Law › US Codes and Statutes › New Jersey Revised Statutes › 2020 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 19 - Elections › Section 19:63-8 - Verification of voter's signature for issuance of mail-in ballot; actions upon dis... There is a newer version of this Section 2021 2020 (you are here) 2019 2018 2017 Other previous versions 2020 New Jersey Revised Statutes Title 19 - Elections Section 19:63-8 - Verification of voter's signature for issuance of mail-in ballot; actions upon disapproval. Universal Citation: NJ Rev Stat § 19:63-8 (2020) 19:63-8 Verification of voter's signature for issuance of mail-in ballot; actions upon disapproval. 8. Upon receipt of a request for a mail-in ballot, the county clerk shall, with the cooperation of the commissioner of registration, cause the signature of the applicant to be compared with the signature of the person appearing on the permanent registration form, or the digitalized image of the voter's signature stored in the Statewide voter registration system, to determine from such examination, and any other available information, if the applicant is a voter qualified to cast a ballot in the election in which the voter wants to vote, and determine in case of a primary election the political party primary in which the voter is entitled to vote. The commissioner of registration, or the superintendent of elections in counties having a superintendent of elections may, at the request of the county clerk, investigate any application or request for a mail-in ballot. If, after such examination, the county clerk is satisfied that the applicant is entitled to a ballot, the clerk shall mark on the application "Approved." If, after such examination the county clerk determines that the applicant is not entitled to a ballot, the clerk shall mark on the application "Disapproved" and shall so notify the applicant, stating the reason therefor, as required by section 5 of P.L.2004, c.88 (C.19:61-5). Notification to the applicant shall be made in writing within 24 hours of the determination of disapproval and shall state the specific reason, or reasons, for the disapproval and inform the applicant of the opportunity to challenge the disapproval by contacting the county clerk's office. The county clerk shall provide every disapproved applicant with the opportunity to (1) submit evidence either in person or via fax, postal mail or electronic mail, (2) submit a voter registration application to update signature or change name, address, or party affiliation, (3) submit a new application to vote by mail, or (4) in the case of an application disapproved for a reason related to signature verification, sign an affidavit in the presence of the county clerk, or designee, after presenting current and valid photo identification.