Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1360 - Department of State
Subtitle 1360-02 - Elections
Chapter 1360-02-11 - Voter Registration By Mail
Section 1360-02-11-.07 - VERIFICATION OF INQUIRIES

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1360-02-11-.07

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) An appropriate verification inquiry shall be conducted in the following instances:

(a) where the information given on the VRF is incomplete;

(b) where the information given on the VRF appears unclear or inconsistent;

(c) where the information appears to be an exact duplicate of a registration already on file;

(d) where the VRF appears to be a duplicate of an already registered voter but indicates a change of name and address;

(e) whenever the County Election Commission is unable to determine the district, precinct or ward in which the applicant resides;

(f) where it is uncertain for any other reason what action should be taken on the application.

(2) Verification inquiries shall be conducted so as to permit timely and appropriate action on the application and avoid needless rejections, provided that the County Election Commissions shall not be responsible for any failure to complete such an inquiry within any specific time period or in time for the applicant to vote in, or effect a change prior to, the election or elections next following the submission of the VRF in question.

(3) Whenever a VRF is subject to inquiry under sub-section (a) through (f) above, the County Election Commission shall forthwith contact by telephone or issue a letter to the applicant, advising him of (1) the nature of the problem with the VRF already submitted; (2) steps needed to be taken to remedy the problem; (3) where appropriate, any time limit wherein action must be taken. Under no circumstances shall the VRF be returned to the applicant. The voter will be required to complete another VRF and mail it to the County Election Commission.

Authority: T.C.A. Section 2-1111.

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