Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 29A Elections - Section 29A.84.010 Voting, registration irregularities

§ 29A.84.010. Voting, registration irregularities

(1) A county auditor who suspects a person of fraudulent voter registration, vote tampering, or irregularities in voting shall transmit his or her suspicions and observations without delay to the canvassing board.

(2) The county auditor shall make a good faith effort to contact the person in question without delay. If the county auditor is unable to contact the person, or if, after contacting the person, the auditor still suspects fraudulent voter registration, vote tampering, or irregularities in voting, the auditor shall refer the issue to the county prosecuting attorney to determine if further action is warranted.

(3) When a complaint providing information concerning fraudulent voter registration, vote tampering, or irregularities in voting is presented to the office of the prosecuting attorney, that office shall file charges in all cases where warranted.

[2003 c 111 § 2101; 2001 c 41 § 12. Formerly RCW 29.85.245.]

Sections:  29A.84.010  29A.84.020  29A.84.030  29A.84.040  29A.84.050  29A.84.110  29A.84.120  29A.84.130  29A.84.140  29A.84.150  29A.84.210  29A.84.220  29A.84.230  29A.84.240  29A.84.250  Next

Last modified: April 7, 2009