Section 20314 - Chain of Custody(a) The elections official shall maintain and document at all times the chain of custody for each ballot included in the one percent manual tally. Ballots shall be kept securely, and the chain of custody maintained at all times during the one percent manual tally.(b) Chain of custody logs shall be available for public inspection after the canvass of the election pursuant to Division 15, Chapters 2 through 4, of the Elections Code is complete.(c) The elections official shall secure and maintain in sealed ballot containers all tabulated ballots.(d) The elections official shall establish written procedures to ensure the security, confidentiality, and integrity of any ballot cards, cast vote records, or any other data collected, stored, or otherwise used pursuant to this section.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 20314
Note: Authority cited: Section 12172.5, Government Code; and Section 15360, Elections Code. Reference: Section 15360, Elections Code.
1. New section filed 6-27-2024; operative 6/27/2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 26).