16-664. Recount of votes by automatic
tabulating system
A. In the event of a court-ordered recount of votes that were cast and tabulated on
electronic voting equipment for a state primary, state general or state special election,
the secretary of state shall order the ballots recounted on an automatic tabulating
system to be furnished and programmed under the supervision of the secretary of
state. In the event of a court-ordered recount for elections other than for the office
of supervisor, the secretary of state may designate the county board of supervisors to
perform the duties assigned to the secretary of state.
B. If the office of secretary of state is contested, the governor shall order the
ballots recounted on an automatic tabulating system to be furnished and programmed under
the supervision of the governor.
C. The programs to be used in the recount of votes pursuant to this section shall
differ from the programs prescribed by section 16-445 and used in the initial tabulation
of the votes.
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