C.R.S. § 1-7-307: Method of counting paper ballots.

(1) In any county in which a hand count of ballots is used or becomes necessary, as expressly permitted or required by a provision of this title 1, during an initial tabulation, post-election audit, or recount, the designated election official shall count the ballots in the manner prescribed by this section.

(2) Each ballot must be counted by a team of four election judges. One judge must audibly read every mark on the ballot, while a separate judge observes this reading and assists in determining voter intent, when necessary. Two other election judges must each make entries on two separate accounting forms for each audibly read vote. The separate accounting forms must be compared at regular intervals, and any discrepancies noted on the separate forms must be accounted for until an accurate count of all ballots compared can be determined.

(3) The secretary of state may adopt rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24 as necessary to administer and enforce this section.