13-16-414. Recount of votes cast by voting devices. (1) The recount board shall test the automatic tabulating equipment used for votes cast by voting devices. If the test does not show any errors, the votes cast for the candidates or on the issues for which a recount is ordered shall be recounted by the tabulating equipment.
     (2) If any errors are found in the test or if any questions remain as to the accuracy of the count, the board may have the program and equipment checked by a qualified individual who did not participate in the original preparation of the program and equipment.
     (3) The board may also order manual counting of the votes cast if they believe it is necessary to resolve all questions relating to the election.
     (4) The board may remove the seals from any voting device and check the ballot on the device with the official certification of the ballot arrangement for each precinct.
     (5) Any paper ballots voted in a precinct shall be recounted as prescribed in 13-16-412.
     (6) Write-in votes shall be recounted in the same manner as the count is made after the closing of the polls.

     History: En. Sec. 182, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 51, Ch. 575, L. 1981.