20A-1-403 - Errors or omissions in ballots. - Utah Statutes

20A-1-403. Errors or omissions in ballots.
(1) The election officer shall, without delay, correct any errors in paper ballots or ballotlabels that he discovers, or that are brought to his attention, if those errors can be correctedwithout interfering with the timely distribution of the paper ballots or ballot labels.
(2) (a) (i) If an error or omission has occurred in the publication of the names ordescription of the candidates nominated for office, or in the printing of sample or official ballots,a candidate or his agent may file, without paying any fee, a petition for ballot correction with thedistrict court.
(ii) If a petition is filed, the petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition on the respondentson the same day that the petition is filed with the court.
(b) The petition shall contain:
(i) an affidavit signed by the candidate or his agent identifying the error or omission; and
(ii) a request that the court issue an order to the election officer responsible for the balloterror or omission to correct the ballot error or omission.
(3) (a) After reviewing the petition, the court shall:
(i) issue an order commanding the respondent named in the petition to appear before thecourt to answer, under oath, to the petition;
(ii) summarily hear and dispose of any issues raised by the petition to obtain substantialcompliance with the provisions of this title by the parties to the controversy; and
(iii) make and enter orders and judgments, and issue the process of the court to enforceall of those orders and judgments.
(b) The court may assess costs, including a reasonable attorney's fee, against either party.

Enacted by Chapter 1, 1993 General Session