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120.260 Procedure for recount of election on public question.

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120.260 Procedure for recount of election on public question. If a recount of the ballots is requested in a proceeding instituted under KRS 120.250, and <br>the court has determined that the petition presents sufficient grounds, the court shall <br>immediately order the ballots of the precincts in which the recount is demanded sent to <br>the courthouse of the county, in a manner designated in the order, and shall designate two <br>(2) commissioners to assist in the recount. One (1) of the commissioners shall represent <br>the contestant and one (1) the contestee. The attorneys representing the parties may be <br>present at all hearings and at the recount of the ballots. The court shall pass on all <br>disputes respecting ballots and shall ascertain the result of the election after counting all <br>legal ballots. Effective: January 2, 1978 <br>History: Amended 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 140, effective January 2, 1978. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 130, sec. 171.