§ 12-18-1 Preparation for voting–Booths, electronic ballot marking system, and supplies to beprovided–Private voting required
§ 12-18-1.1 Verification of blank ballots received
§ 12-18-1.2 Specific duties of precinct superintendent
§ 12-18-1.4 Attendance by election officials during voting and counting
§ 12-18-1.5 Attendance until polls closed by precinct superintendent and precinct deputies inprecincts with counting boards–Attendance by board members during counting
§ 12-18-3 Electioneering, offices, distracting communications devices, and signature gatheringprohibited near polling place–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 12-18-3.1 Simulated elections–Access to polling place–Impartiality required–Notice to countyauditor
§ 12-18-4 Examination and sealing of ballot box before opening of polls–Closed until countingof vote
§ 12-18-4.1 Preparation for voting–Booths, electronic ballot marking system, and supplies to beprovided–Private voting required
§ 12-18-5 Poll lists maintained by member of precinct election board
§ 12-18-6.1 Voters required to provide identification before voting
§ 12-18-6.2 Affidavit in lieu of personal identification
§ 12-18-6.3 Verification of identity–Provisional ballot if identity not verified
§ 12-18-7.1 Registered persons entitled to vote–Voting on acknowledgment notice–Verificationwith auditor–Emergency voting card
§ 12-18-7.2 Voting without acknowledgment notice on verification by auditor–Emergency votingcard
§ 12-18-7.4 Affirmation of voter’s address
§ 12-18-8.1 Number of poll watchers set by state board–Rules
§ 12-18-9 Observation of voting and counting–Poll watchers’ positions and accommodations
§ 12-18-9.1 Poll watchers and waiting voters not to see into booths–Interference with officialactions–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 12-18-9.2 Removal of unauthorized material and disobedient persons–Arrest authorized
§ 12-18-10 Grounds for challenge of applicant to vote–Determination by judges–Notation onregistration list
§ 12-18-12 Stamping of ballot before delivery to voter
§ 12-18-13 Use of unauthorized ballot prohibited
§ 12-18-14 Entry of voting booth or machine by voter
§ 12-18-15 Voting without delay–Maximum time in booth or machine–Reentry prohibited
§ 12-18-16 Marking of paper ballot–Form of mark
§ 12-18-16.1 Marking of optical scan ballot
§ 12-18-23 Return to member of precinct election board of unmarked ballot
§ 12-18-24 Replacement of spoiled ballots–Marking and preservation
§ 12-18-25 Assistance of disabled or illiterate voter by person of his choice
§ 12-18-27 Marked ballot not to be publicized–Immediate deposit in ballot box
§ 12-18-28 Deposit of folded ballot in ballot box
§ 12-18-32 Packaging and return of unused ballots–Record accounting for ballots
§ 12-18-33 Comparison of ballot accounting with record of number sent to precinct–Notice andcorrection of discrepancies
§ 12-18-39 Provisional ballot–Eligibility
§ 12-18-40 Use of provisional ballot
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 12 > Chapter 18 - Arrangements and Conduct of Voting

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Seal: includes an impression of the seal upon the paper alone, as well as upon wax or a wafer affixed to the paper, and also the word "seal" written or printed on such paper. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2