1. (1) An election official shall document the following information each time active ballots are collected:

   1. (a) the name of any election official collecting ballots;
   2. (b) the name of the collection site, for example, drop box or post office;
   3. (c) date and time of the ballot collection;
   4. (d) the seal number used to secure the ballots; and
   5. (e) any damage to ballots, ballot box, and concerns, including unusual situations or irregularities.

2. (2) An election official shall document the following information each time an active ballot is received by the ballot processing center:

   1. (a) the time and date an active ballot is returned to the ballot processing center;
   2. (b) seal numbers when received at the ballot processing center; and
   3. (c) the recorded number of active ballots received at the ballot processing center.
3. (3) An election official shall be identifiable as an election official through the use of a badge, uniform, or other markings when engaging in ballot collection.

KEY: elections, custody, lieutenant governor, ballots

Date of Last Change: October 23, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 20A-3a-401.1(9); 20A-3a-404(1); 20A-3a-106(4)