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HomeElections CodeDiv. 14Ch. 3Art. 2§ 14223 Voter Roster Access Rules

§ 14223 Voter Roster Access Rules

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§ 14223 Voter Roster Access Rules

This law says only precinct board members and people signing the voter list can sit at the board’s table while voting is happening, and anyone can look at the list as long as they don’t slow down or stop the voting.

Key Takeaways

  • •Only precinct board members and people signing the roster may sit at the board’s desk during voting hours.
  • •Anyone can look at the roster while voting or counting votes.
  • •Looking at the roster must not interfere with or slow down the voting process.

Example

Maria wants to check if her name is on the voter list at her local school during an election. She walks up, looks at the list, but stays standing and doesn’t block the line of voters.

Because the law lets anyone inspect the roster while voting, Maria can read the list. She doesn’t sit at the board’s table because only board members or people signing the list are allowed to sit there.

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

Official Source
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§ 14223 Voter Roster Access Rules

(a) Only members of the precinct board, and persons while signing their names on the roster, shall be permitted, during the hours within which voting is in progress, to sit at the desk or table used by the precinct board. (b) Any person may inspect the roster while voting is in progress and while votes are being counted. However, this shall not be done at a time or in a manner which will impede, interfere, or interrupt the normal process of voting. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 12224 Precinct Voter Group Division
  • § 14210 Precinct Board Duty Distribution
  • § 14213 Poll Opening Announcement
  • § 14215 Ballot Container Handling Rules
  • § 14216 Voter Signature Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 14223.
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