California · Elections Code

ELEC §14217: If the precinct board is unable to find a voter’s name upon the roster, it shall inform the voter that he or she may cast a provisional ballot and the procedure for doing so.

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If a precinct board cannot locate a voter's name on the roster, it must inform the voter of the right to cast a provisional ballot and explain the procedure.

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If the precinct board is unable to find a voter’s name upon the roster, it shall inform the voter that he or she may cast a provisional ballot and the procedure for doing so. If the voter elects to cast a provisional ballot, the precinct board shall furnish the voter with a provisional ballot, in accordance with Section 14310.

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