Code of Massachusetts Regulations
950 CMR - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH
Title 950 CMR 56.00 - Administrative Proceedings Concerning Practices Of Local Election Officials
Section 56.02 - Complaint

Universal Citation: 950 MA Code of Regs 950.56

Current through Register 1537, December 20, 2024

Any person may complain to the Secretary that a pattern of conduct, or a standard, practice or procedure, of a local election official is contrary to the election laws. Additionally, a person may complain to the Secretary, in accordance with the provisions of Section 402 of HAVA, that Title III has been violated, is being violated or is about to be violated.

(1) Complaints need not use the language or refer to the relevant provision of the election laws, nor M.G.L. c. 56, § 60, nor 950 CMR 56.00. The complaint shall be in writing, except in urgent circumstances. The Secretary's office may initiate a complaint.

(2) Complaints filed in accordance with Section 402 of HAVA, must be in writing and notarized.

(3) Any complaints must be made to: Elections Division

Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth

One Ashburton Place, Room 1705

Boston, MA 02108

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