1. (a) As used in this section, "law enforcement officer" means a:

   1. (1) police officer;
   2. (2) sheriff;
   3. (3) constable;
   4. (4) marshal; or
   5. (5) deputy of any of those persons.

2. (b) A law enforcement officer may not come within the polls or the chute except to do any of the following:

   1. (1) To serve process of court.
   2. (2) To vote.
   3. (3) To be present and assist when summoned by a precinct election officer under section 35 of this chapter.

   4. (4) To serve as an absentee ballot courier appointed under IC 3-11.5-4-22 .

      [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-1-5-8(d).]

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.37; P.L.176-1999, SEC.18; P.L.209-2021, SEC.6.