Sec. 33.11.06.01. Storage of Materials  


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  • A. Document Retention. A local board shall retain for 22 months after an election:

    (1) Absentee ballot applications;

    (2) Voted absentee ballots;

    (3) Return envelopes; and

    (4) Certificates of assistance.

    B. Disposal of Unvoted Ballots.

    (1) A local board may dispose of any unvoted absentee ballots at least 30 days after State certification of an election or the conclusion of a recount, whichever is later.

    (2) A local board is not required to shred unvoted absentee ballots.