Nevada

Status of Audit Legislation: 
In effect since 2004
Link to Text of Legislation: 
Nevada's Law
Sampling Method: 

If a county has a population of 100,000 or more, they must randomly select a number of mechanical recording devices equal to 2% of the number of mechanical recording devices with attached VVPATS used in the election or not less than 20, whichever is greater. If a county has a population less than 100,000, they must randomly select a number of mechanical recording devices equal to 3% or not less than 4, whichever is greater. There is no limit on counties if they wish to check a larger percentage of their voting machines.

Trigger: 

No trigger is outlined.

Oversight: 
Secretary of State
Who Conducts the Audit?: 
County Clerks
Location of Random Selection: 
County
Types of Voting Machines in Use: 
DREs equipped with printers For more detailed information, see Verified Voting's website: http://www.verifiedvoting.org/verifier/map.php?&topic_string=5std&year=2008&state=Nevada
Races that are Audited: 
Any vote recorded on an electronic voting machine
Voting Units that are Audited: 
Machines
Timeline for Audit: 

The results of the audit must be sent to the Secretary of State within seven working days after the election.

Completed Before Certification?: 

Yes

Is the Audit Publicly Observable?: 
Yes
Additional Resources: 
Nevada Revised Statutes - Title 24 - Elections
Nevada Secretary of State
Nevada Audit Info from CEI
State of Nevada 2008 Recount and Contest Guide