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(1) A county board of elections, a clerk, judge/executive, sheriff, fiscal court, the Attorney General, grand jury, or the county chairman of either of the two (2) political parties which polled the largest vote in the preceding general election may request that the Department of Kentucky State Police patrol voting precincts in the county during the hours the polls are open on the day of any primary or regular or special election for the purpose of maintaining order and enforcing the election laws of the state. The Department of Kentucky State Police shall investigate any reported violations of the election laws. Candidates may petition any of the aforementioned officers or bodies to request State Police patrols of county voting precincts.
(2) The Department of Kentucky State Police shall report the results of their investigation to the appropriate Commonwealth's and county attorneys.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title X. Elections § 117.237.Request for Department of Kentucky State Police to patrol voting precinct during polling hours and investigate reported violations; reports to prosecutors - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-x-elections/ky-rev-st-sect-117-237/
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