13-4-203. Instruction of judges -- training materials. - Montana Statutes

     13-4-203. Instruction of judges -- training materials. (1) Before each election, all election judges who do not possess a current certificate of instruction obtained pursuant to 13-1-203(3) must be instructed by the election administrator. In precincts where voting systems are used, instructions must cover both how to operate the voting system and how to manually process any paper ballots.
     (2) Chief election judges may be required to attend the training session before each election, as well as a special session that may be held for chief election judges only, even if they possess a current certificate of instruction.
     (3) Any individual willing to be appointed as an election judge may attend an instruction session by registering with the election administrator. However, the individual may not be paid for attendance unless the individual is appointed as an election judge.
     (4) Each election judge completing a training session under this section must be given a certificate of completion. An individual may not serve as an election judge without a valid certificate obtained under 13-1-203(3) or this section. However, this requirement does not apply to individuals filling vacancies in emergencies.
     (5) All election judges shall obtain a certificate of instruction or be recertified before the primary election in even-numbered years.
     (6) Notice of the place and time of instruction must be given by the election administrator to the presiding officers of the political parties in the county.

     History: En. Sec. 54, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 258, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3206; amd. Sec. 61, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 297, L. 2009.