1. (a) The secretary of state, with the consent of the co-directors of the election division, may require a procedure audit of an election to be conducted if there is:

   1. (1) an investigation under IC 3-6 relating to the election; or
   2. (2) a recount of the election under IC 3-12 .
2. (b) The secretary of state, with the consent of the co-directors of the election division, may define the scope of a procedure audit under this chapter.
3. (c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the secretary of state may conduct a procedure audit of a primary or general election after the election occurs.

4. (d) The secretary of state shall:

   1. (1) determine the number of counties; and

   2. (2) select the counties;

      subject to a procedure audit under subsection (c).

As added by P.L.34-2019, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.241-2025, SEC.19.