120.260 Procedure for recount of election on public question. - Kentucky Statutes

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120.260 Procedure for recount of election on public question. If a recount of the ballots is requested in a proceeding instituted under KRS 120.250, and
the court has determined that the petition presents sufficient grounds, the court shall
immediately order the ballots of the precincts in which the recount is demanded sent to
the courthouse of the county, in a manner designated in the order, and shall designate two
(2) commissioners to assist in the recount. One (1) of the commissioners shall represent
the contestant and one (1) the contestee. The attorneys representing the parties may be
present at all hearings and at the recount of the ballots. The court shall pass on all
disputes respecting ballots and shall ascertain the result of the election after counting all
legal ballots. Effective: January 2, 1978
History: Amended 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 140, effective January 2, 1978. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 130, sec. 171.