29A.44.265 - Provisional ballot after polls close. - Washington Statutes

Provisional ballot after polls close.

(1) An individual who votes in an election for federal office as a result of a federal or state court order or any other order extending the time for closing the polls, may vote in that election only by casting a provisional ballot. As to court orders extending the time for closing the polls, this section does not apply to any voters who were present in the polling place at the statutory closing time and as a result are permitted to vote under RCW 29A.44.070. This section does not, by itself, authorize any court to order that any individual be permitted to vote or to extend the time for closing the polls, but this section is intended to comply with 42 U.S.C. Sec. 15482(c) with regard to federal elections.

     (2) Any ballot cast under subsection (1) of this section must be separated and held apart from other provisional ballots cast by those not affected by the order.

[2004 c 267 § 501.]

Notes: Effective dates -- 2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.