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HomeElections CodeDiv. 19Ch. 3Art. 3§ 19230 Voting Machine Accuracy Inspections

§ 19230 Voting Machine Accuracy Inspections

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§ 19230 Voting Machine Accuracy Inspections

This law says the elections official must check voting machines for accuracy at least once every two years and must certify that check.

Key Takeaways

  • •Inspect voting machines at least every two years.
  • •If machines are leased or rented, confirm they were inspected within the past two years before using them.
  • •Follow the inspection rules set by the Secretary of State.
  • •The elections official must certify the inspection results to the Secretary of State.

Example

A city rents voting machines for the November election.

Before the city can use the rented machines, the elections official has to make sure they were inspected for accuracy within the last two years and then send a certification to the Secretary of State.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19230 Voting Machine Accuracy Inspections

The elections official of any county or city using a voting system shall inspect the machines or devices at least once every two years to determine their accuracy. Any county or city using leased or rented equipment shall determine if the equipment has been inspected for accuracy within the last two years before using it for any election. The inspection shall be made in accordance with regulations adopted and promulgated by the Secretary of State. The elections official shall certify the results of the inspection to the Secretary of State. (Added by renumbering Section 19220 by Stats. 2013, Ch. 602, Sec. 34. (SB 360) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

elections officialvoting systeminspectaccuracySecretary of State

Related Statutes

  • § 14252 Voter Challenge Records
  • § 15251 Election Results Verification
  • § 19200 Voting System Approval Requirements
  • § 19201 Voting System Conditional Approval
  • § 19202 Voting System Certification Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 19230.
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