KRS 120.260: Procedure for recount of election on public question.

If a recount of the ballots is requested in a proceeding instituted under KRS 120.250, and

the court has determined that the petition presents sufficient grounds, the court shall

immediately order the ballots of the precincts in which the recount is demand ed sent to

the courthouse of the county, in a manner designated in the order, and shall designate two

(2) commissioners to assist in the recount. One (1) of the commissioners shall represent

the contestant and one (1) the contestee. The attorneys represent ing the parties may be

present at all hearings and at the recount of the ballots. The court shall pass on all

disputes respecting ballots and shall ascertain the result of the election after counting all

legal ballots.