The inspector and judge of the opposite political party shall deliver the certificates prepared under section 3 of this chapter and the list of voters to the county election board by midnight on election day. However, if:

1. (1) an electronic voting system failed;
2. (2) the failure of the system was reported as required by this title;
3. (3) paper ballots were used in place of the system; and

4. (4) the use of the paper ballots caused a substantial delay in the vote counting process;

   then the certificates, the list of voters, and the tally papers shall be delivered as soon as possible.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.356. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.186.