1. (a) Upon the filing of a petition for a recount, the circuit court clerk shall notify the judge. The judge shall:

   1. (1) issue a notice of the filing and pendency of the petition to:

      1. (A) each candidate named in the petition;
      2. (B) the county election board; and
      3. (C) the election division if the petition relates to a recount for the office of judge or prosecuting attorney; and
   2. (2) deliver the notice to the sheriff of each county in which a candidate resides.

2. (b) Each sheriff shall immediately serve the notice upon candidates in person or by leaving a copy at the last and usual place of residence. The sheriff shall make immediate return of the service.

   [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-27-7.]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.139; P.L.4-1996, SEC.77; P.L.66-2003, SEC.45.