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La. Rev. Stat. § 18:553 Inspection and preparation of voting machines at polling places; precinct registers and
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§553. Inspection and preparation of voting machines at polling places; precinct registers and supplemental list A. Delivery of the key envelope. The parish custodian of voting machines shall seal the keys, if applicable, to the voting machines at each polling place in an envelope…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:56 Salary supplement
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§56. Salary supplement The salaries provided by law for the registrar, the chief deputy, and any other unclassified employees may be supplemented by the parish governing authority. Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978; Acts 1991, No. 395, §1, eff. July 1, 1991; Acts 1999, No…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:561 Poll lists
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§561. Poll lists Two commissioners at each polling place shall keep duplicate poll lists, numbered consecutively from one to the end. Each such commissioner shall enter the name of every person who votes at the polling place on the poll lists. Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:562 Prerequisites to voting
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§562. Prerequisites to voting A. Identification of voters. (1) A person who desires to vote in a primary or general election shall give his name and address to a commissioner, who shall announce the applicant's name and address to the persons at the polling place. (2)(a) Each app…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:563 Procedure for voting
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§563. Procedure for voting A. The commissioners shall not allow more voters to approach the voting machines than there are vacant machines available for voting. Except as otherwise provided by law, the commissioners shall not allow more than one person to enter a voting machine a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:564 Assistance in voting on election day
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§564. Assistance in voting on election day A. Voters entitled to assistance. A voter shall not receive assistance in voting unless he is unable to read, or is unable to vote without assistance because of a physical disability, including being visually impaired. If a voter who is …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:565 Challenge of voters
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§565. Challenge of voters A. Grounds for challenge. A commissioner, watcher, or qualified voter may challenge a person applying to vote in a primary or general election on the ground that: (1) The applicant is not qualified to vote in the election, (2) The applicant is not qualif…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:566 Provisional voting for federal office; polling place and early voting
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§566. Provisional voting for federal office; polling place and early voting A. In an election for federal office, when an applicant's name does not appear on the precinct register and the registrar of voters or secretary of state has not authorized the applicant to vote by precin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:566.1 Provisional voting for federal office; order for extension of poll hours during an election for federal office
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§566.1. Provisional voting for federal office; order for extension of poll hours during an election for federal office A. If the poll hours in an election for federal office are extended as a result of a federal or state court order or any other order extending the time establish…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:566.2 Tabulation and counting of provisional ballots for federal office
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§566.2. Tabulation and counting of provisional ballots for federal office A. Upon receipt of the "Provisional Ballot" envelope, the registrar of voters shall compile a list of the names of individuals who voted a provisional ballot, including the names of individuals who voted an…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:567 Administrative complaint procedure; scope
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§567. Administrative complaint procedure; scope This Subpart provides a uniform, nondiscriminatory procedure for the resolution of any complaint alleging a violation of any provision of Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 for an election for federal office, including a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:567.1 Definitions
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§567.1. Definitions As used in this Subpart, the following words and terms shall have the meanings hereinafter ascribed to each, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning: (1) "Board" means the State Board of Election Supervisors. (2) "Complainant" means the person who…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:567.2 Filing a complaint
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§567.2. Filing a complaint A. Any person who believes that there is a violation by any state or local election official of any provision of Title III may file a complaint, including a violation which has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur. The complaint procedures set f…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:567.3 Processing of complaint
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§567.3. Processing of complaint A. The secretary of state or his designee shall examine each complaint and may reject the complaint for filing if any of the following apply: (1) The complaint does not clearly identify the name of the complainant and include an adequate means of c…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:567.4 Computation of time
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§567.4. Computation of time Except as otherwise provided in this Subpart, computation of all time intervals in this Subpart shall include Sundays and other legal holidays. However, if the time interval ends on a Sunday or other legal holiday, then noon of the next legal day shall…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:567.5 Exemption
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§567.5. Exemption The provisions of Chapter 13-B of Title 49 relating to the Division of Administrative Law shall not apply to the administrative hearing process established under this Subpart. The board is exempt from the hearing requirements set forth in Chapter 13-B of Title 4…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:567.6 Judicial review
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§567.6. Judicial review The final decision of the board or the final resolution of the administrative law judge may be judicially reviewed by filing a petition in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court, Parish of East Baton Rouge. The petition shall be filed within thirty days af…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:57 Reduction of compensation while holding office or employment
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§57. Reduction of compensation while holding office or employment prohibited A. The compensation of any registrar, chief deputy, or other unclassified employee which is payable in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 18:55 and 59 shall not be reduced while he holds his office o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:571 Procedures for commissioners after termination of voting
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§571. Procedures for commissioners after termination of voting A. At the termination of voting in a primary or general election, the commissioners shall announce that voting is terminated. The commissioners in the presence of the watchers shall immediately: (1) Secure the voting …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:572 Transmission of election returns; voting machine keys; machine certificates
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§572. Transmission of election returns; voting machine keys; machine certificates A.(1) After the results are printed from the voting machines and all election paperwork is complete, the commissioner-in-charge shall immediately deliver to the clerk of court in a clear plastic zip…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:573 Evidence of election results
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§573. Evidence of election results A. Opening the voting machines. (1) The voting machines used in a primary or general election shall remain locked or otherwise secured and, if applicable, sealed until the third day after the election unless the election is in judicial controver…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:574 Compilation and promulgation of returns
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§574. Compilation and promulgation of returns A.(1) The parish board of election supervisors or the members of the board selected by the board as its representatives shall meet at the time and place designated by the clerk of court for the voting machines to be opened. The board …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:575 Official results of a primary or general election
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§575. Official results of a primary or general election A. Uncontested elections. The election returns compiled and promulgated by the secretary of state shall be the official results of a primary or general election for an office if an action contesting the election for that off…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:576 Election night returns
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§576. Election night returns A. Immediately upon receipt of the tabulation blank and compiled statement forms or voting machine election result sheets and election result cartridges, where utilized, from the commissioners-in-charge, the clerks of court shall tabulate the results …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:58 Powers and duties of registrars
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§58. Powers and duties of registrars A. Subject to the direction of the secretary of state and as provided by law, the registrar in each parish shall be responsible for the registration of voters in the parish he serves and for the administration and enforcement of the laws and t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:581 Definitions
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§581. Definitions As used in this Title: (1) "Local governmental subdivision" means a parish or municipality. (2) "Political subdivision" means a parish, municipality, and any other unit of local government, including a school board and a special district, authorized by law to pe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:582 Applicability
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§582. Applicability The provisions of this Title shall apply to the filling of vacancies for all offices in this state and its political subdivisions, except those offices for which specific provision otherwise is made or provided for in the constitution. Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:583 Procedure for anticipated vacancies
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§583. Procedure for anticipated vacancies A.(1) The authority required by law to call a special election to fill a vacancy in an office shall issue a proclamation ordering a special election to be held to elect a person to fill the full term of an office when it becomes certain, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:586 Vacancies caused by retirement, resignation, or removal; prohibitions
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§586. Vacancies caused by retirement, resignation, or removal; prohibitions A. No elected official who has retired, resigned, or been removed from state or local elective office shall be appointed to succeed himself in the office from which the official retired, resigned, or was …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:59 Deputies, confidential assistants, and other permanent office employees; temporary
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§59. Deputies, confidential assistants, and other permanent office employees; temporary employees; appointment and compensation; prohibited increase in compensation A. Except as otherwise provided by law and in conformity with applicable civil service laws, registrars may appoint…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:59.1 Payment of state portion of salaries and expenses of registrars; secretary of state
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§59.1. Payment of state portion of salaries and expenses of registrars; secretary of state A. All monies made available from state funds for the payment of the state portion of the salaries and expenses of registrars of voters and their confidential assistants, deputy registrars,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:59.2 Number of employee positions established; increase; decrease
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§59.2. Number of employee positions established; increase; decrease A.(1) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the number of authorized positions for state employees in the office of a registrar of voters, including the position of registrar of voters, shall be based on …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:59.3 Registrar of voters and unclassified employees; increased salary mandated; additional increase authorized
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§59.3. Registrar of voters and unclassified employees; increased salary mandated; additional increase authorized A. In addition to any salary authorized by law, each registrar of voters and each of his employees in the unclassified service shall receive a salary increase in an am…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:59.4 The Louisiana Voter Registration Administrators' Certification Program;
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§59.4. The Louisiana Voter Registration Administrators' Certification Program; requirements; compensation A. The Louisiana Voter Registration Administrators' Certification Program is hereby established to formalize and recognize the professional standards of registrars of voters,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:591 Vacancy in office of elective members of state boards and commissions
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§591. Vacancy in office of elective members of state boards and commissions Within twenty-four hours after any member of a state board or commission has knowledge of a vacancy in an elective office on that state board or commission, the member shall notify the governor by certifi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:60 Removal of deputies and employees
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§60. Removal of deputies and employees Subject to applicable civil service law, a registrar may remove any deputy registrar, confidential assistant, or other employee. However, no registrar who is subject to removal by the State Board of Election Supervisors pursuant to R.S. 18:5…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:601 Vacancy in state legislative office; legislative service
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§601. Vacancy in state legislative office; legislative service A.(1) If a vacancy in the office of a state legislator occurs and if six months or more of the term remains unexpired, then within ten days of the vacancy occurring, the presiding officer of the house in which the vac…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:602 Vacancies in certain local and municipal offices; exceptions
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§602. Vacancies in certain local and municipal offices; exceptions A. When a vacancy occurs in the office of a member of a parish or municipal governing authority or a combination thereof, a mayor, or any other local or municipal office, except an office covered by Subsections B …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:603 Persons designated to assume duties of vacant offices; salary and emoluments; power to appoint
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§603. Persons designated to assume duties of vacant offices; salary and emoluments; power to appoint When a vacancy occurs in an office covered by R.S. 18:602(C), the person designated to assume the duties of the office shall receive the salary and other emoluments of the vacated…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:604 Marshal of city or municipal court; temporary absence; vacancy
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§604. Marshal of city or municipal court; temporary absence; vacancy A. When a marshal of a city or municipal court is temporarily absent or unable to act, the judge of that court may appoint a person to serve as marshal during the period of temporary absence or inability. B.(1) …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:61 Deputy acting for registrar; administration of oaths
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§61. Deputy acting for registrar; administration of oaths A.(1) For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the constitution and laws relating to registration of voters, and when authorized by the registrar, a deputy registrar may act for and in the name of the registrar by…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:62 Political activities prohibited
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§62. Political activities prohibited A. No registrar of voters, deputy registrar, or other employee of a registrar who is in the unclassified state service shall participate or engage in: political activity, including his own or any other candidacy for election to public office; …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:621 Vacancy in office of judge
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§621. Vacancy in office of judge A.(1) Within twenty-four hours after having knowledge of a vacancy in the office of a judge, including a vacancy by reason of a newly created judgeship, the supreme court shall give written notice to the governor that the vacancy exists, the date …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:63 Ineligibility to hold elective or appointive public office
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§63. Ineligibility to hold elective or appointive public office A registrar, deputy registrar, or employee of a registrar shall not be eligible to hold any elective or appointive public office or position with the United States or the state or any of its agencies or political sub…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:64 Attorney general as legal adviser to registrar
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§64. Attorney general as legal adviser to registrar The attorney general shall be the attorney and legal adviser to each registrar. However, he may designate the appropriate district attorney to represent a registrar or, with respect to a particular matter he may authorize a regi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:65 Retirement or resignation of a registrar
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§65. Retirement or resignation of a registrar A. A registrar who retires or resigns shall file a notice of retirement or resignation with the secretary of state. B. A notice of retirement or resignation of a registrar shall be in writing, shall be dated, may specify a prospective…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:651 Applicability
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§651. Applicability The provisions of this Subpart shall apply to all elected officials of this state and its political subdivisions. The provisions of this Subpart shall not apply to members of the congress. Added by Acts 1978, No. 38, §1, eff. May 31, 1978; Acts 1999, No. 254, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:652 Retirements and resignations
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§652. Retirements and resignations A. Except for members of the legislature and the congress, all notices of retirements or resignations of elected officials shall be filed with the secretary of state. Notices of retirements and resignations of members of the legislature shall be…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:653 Transmission of notices of retirements and resignations
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§653. Transmission of notices of retirements and resignations The secretary of state shall immediately transmit notice of retirements or resignations filed with him to the authority required by law to make the appointment to fill the vacancy and to the authority required by law t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:654 Effect of filing of resignations
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§654. Effect of filing of resignations A. Except for members of the legislature, a notice of retirement or resignation shall not be effective until the original notice of retirement or resignation is received by the secretary of state and shall become irrevocable upon such receip…
