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Status of Audit Legislation:
In effect since 2004
Link to Text of Legislation:
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