WEST VIRGINIA CODE
WVC 3 - 4 A- 17
§3-4A-17. Check of vote-recording devices and electronic poll
books before use; corrections; reserve
vote-recording devices.
(a) Any reserve vote-recording device used is to be prepared
for use by the clerk or his or her duly appointed deputy and the
reserve vote-recording device is to be prepared, inspected and
sealed and delivered to the polling place wherein the seal is to be
broken and the device opened in the presence of the precinct
election commissioners who shall certify in writing signed by them
to the clerk of the county commission, that the reserve
vote-recording device was found to be sealed upon delivery to the
polling place, that the seal was broken and the device opened in
their presence at the polling place.
(b) In counties using electronic poll books, the election
commissioners shall examine the electronic poll books to ascertain
whether the poll books are in working order before allowing any
voters to enter the polling location. If the electronic poll books
are not in working order, the election commissioners shall contact
the county clerk who shall immediately authorize a printed poll
book to serve in place of the electronic poll book for that
election. A printed poll book may accompany the electronic poll
book to each precinct.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session