The Alabama Post-Election Audit Act mandates that the judge of probate in each county conduct a post-election audit following every county and statewide general election to verify the accuracy of the reported election results. The act requires the judge to order an audit of all ballots in one randomly selected precinct for a countywide or statewide race, as determined by the canvassing board. The judge has the authority to order additional audits if necessary. The audit process must be completed by the time the election returns are certified, and the findings must be reported to the Secretary of State, who will make the results public.

Key provisions of the bill include the requirement for the audit to be conducted by appointed inspectors and poll workers, with all materials related to the audit stored securely. The act also stipulates that any expenses incurred by counties for the audit will be reimbursed by the Comptroller. Additionally, the Secretary of State is empowered to adopt rules and prescribe forms to facilitate the implementation of the audit process. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17-8-2, 17-8-12
Engrossed: 17-8-2, 17-8-12