Section 15210 Of Article 2. Automated Count In A Central Location From California Elections Code >> Division 15. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 2.
15210
. In preparing the voted ballots for processing, any ballot
that is torn, bent, or otherwise defective shall be corrected so that
every vote cast by the voter shall be counted by the automatic
tabulating equipment. If necessary, a true duplicate copy of the
defective ballot shall be made and substituted therefor, following
the intention of the voter insofar as it can be ascertained from the
defective ballot. All duplicate ballots shall be clearly labeled
"duplicate," and shall bear a serial number that shall be recorded on
the damaged or defective ballot.