Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Nevada Revised Statutes Title 24. Elections § 293C.630. Duties of election board upon and after closing of polls; public may observe handling of ballots

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Upon closing of the polls, the election board shall:

(a) Secure all mechanical recording devices against further voting.

(b) If a mechanical voting system is used whereby votes are directly recorded electronically:

(1) Ensure that each mechanical recording device:

(I) Provides a record printed on paper of the total number of votes recorded on the device for each candidate and for or against each measure; and

(II) Transfers the ballots voted on that device to the storage device required pursuant to NRS 293B.084.

(2) Count the number of ballots voted at the polling place.

(3) Account for all ballots on the statement of ballots.

(4) Place all records printed on paper provided by the mechanical recording devices, all storage devices which store the ballots voted on the mechanical recording devices, and any other records, reports and materials as directed by the city clerk into the container provided by the city clerk to transport those items to a central counting place and seal the container.

(c) Record the number of voters on a form provided by the city clerk.

2. If a difference exists between the number of voters and the number of ballots voted, the election board shall report the difference and any known reasons for the difference, in writing, to the city clerk.

3. After closing the polls, the election board shall:

(a) Compare the quantity of the supplies furnished by the city clerk with the inventory of those supplies; and

(b) Note any shortages.

4. The city clerk shall allow members of the general public to observe the handling of the ballots pursuant to subsection 1 if those members do not interfere with the handling of the ballots.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 24. Elections § 293C.630. Duties of election board upon and after closing of polls; public may observe handling of ballots - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-24-elections/nv-rev-st-293c-630/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard