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204C.12
Statute ID:
10616
Challenges to voters; penalty.
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Statute Number:
204C.12
Enactment Date:
Jan 1, 1859
Effective Date:
Jan 1, 1859
Expiration Date:
Repealed?:
No
Summary Text:
Challenges to voters; penalty.
Statute ID:
10616
Created:
Oct 19, 2006 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Updated:
Oct 19, 2006 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Last Update Action:
System
Legal Analyst Comment:
Summary Text:
Challenges to voters; penalty.
Link to MN Statute Text:
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/204C/12.html
Legislative Session:
0 - NA
Session Law Text?:
No
Statute text last updated on:
Oct 19, 2006
Subdivision 1. An election judge shall, and an authorized challenger or other voter may, challenge an individual whom the person knows or reasonably believes is not an eligible voter. Subd. 2. A challenger must be a resident of this state. The secretary of state shall prepare a form that challengers must complete and sign when making a challenge. The form must include space to state the ground for the challenge, a statement that the challenge is based on the challenger's personal knowledge, and a statement that the challenge is made under oath. The form must include a space for the challenger's printed name, signature, telephone number, and address. An election judge shall administer to the challenged individual the following oath: "Do you solemnly swear that you will fully and truly answer all questions put to you concerning your eligibility to vote at this election?" The election judge shall then ask the challenged individual sufficient questions to test that individual's residence and right to vote. Subd. 5. An election judge who fails to carry out the duties prescribed by this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
