Ind. Code ch. 3-5-4.5

in effect

Ind. Code § 3-5-4.5-1 Application of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a challenge to a voter made by a precinct election officer, a watcher, a challenger, or a pollbook holder under this title. As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 3-5-4.5-2 Challenge; residency at educational institution

Sec. 2. A person may not challenge the right of an individual to vote at an election in the precinct solely on the basis of the individual's: (1) enrollment in an educational institution; or (2) registration to vote at an address that is housing provided for students by the educational institution. As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 3-5-4.5-3 Challenge; party affiliation, support or opposition to candidate or question

Sec. 3. Except as permitted in a primary election under IC 3-10-1, a person may not challenge the right of an individual to vote at an election in the precinct solely on the basis of the individual's: (1) actual or perceived affiliation with a political party; or (2) support or opposition to a candidate or the adoption of a public question. As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 3-5-4.5-4 Violations; removal of officer; void credentials

Sec. 4. If a county election board determines that a person has violated a provision of this chapter, the board may remove a precinct election officer from office or void the credentials of a watcher, challenger, or pollbook holder. As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 3-5-4.5-5 Referral of violation to prosecuting attorney

Sec. 5. If a county election board determines that a person has knowingly violated a provision of this chapter, the county election board may refer the matter to the prosecuting attorney as a violation of IC 3-14-3-4 (obstruction of a voter). As added by P.L.164-2006, SEC.4.

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