34-2114 EXAMINATION OF POLL BOOKS AND BALLOTS.

TITLE 34

ELECTIONS

CHAPTER 21

ELECTION CONTESTS -- LEGISLATIVE AND STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICES

34-2114. Examination of poll books and ballots. If, at the time of taking depositions to be used before the legislature, or either branch thereof, in the case of a contested election, the notice shall allege that it is necessary for the determination of such contest that the ballots or the poll books of any election district or districts should be inspected, the officer or officers before whom such depositions shall be taken shall, on the request of either party to the contest, issue an order requiring the county auditor, or other person in whose custody or possession the ballots or poll books may be, naming the district or districts mentioned in the notice, to deliver them to the person or persons therein named, who shall deliver them to the person or persons issuing such order. Such officer or officers shall transmit such ballots or poll books, unopened, in the same envelope with the depositions, as provided in the preceding section.