Section 40. Alternative processing procedures for absentee ballots returned before election day

Each general registrar in taking the measures as needed to expedite counting absentee ballots under § 24.2-709.1 of the Code of Virginia shall ensure that:

1. The general registrar staff assigned follow all previously prescribed instructions for processing and verifying absentee ballots.

2. All absentee ballots are secured at the end of each day following principles of dual control and chain of custody.

3. The general registrar staff assigned follow carefully all the requirements of § 24.2-709.1 of the Code of Virginia, including the requirement that at least two officers of election, one representing each party, be present during all hours that the expedited procedures are used.

4. Notice is given to the local political party chairs of the times and places for processing absentee ballots in sufficient time to allow for the authorized party representatives to be present.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 28, Issue 18, eff. April 18, 2012; amended, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 23, eff. July 1, 2013.

Statutory Authority

§ 24.2-103 of the Code of Virginia.