Ind. Code § 3-12-6-9
Notice of filing of petition for recount and pendency of petition of each candidate named in petition; service of notice; return of service
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Sec. 9.
(a) Upon the filing of a petition for a recount, the circuit court clerk shall notify the judge. The judge shall:
(1) issue a notice of the filing and pendency of the petition to:
(A) each candidate named in the petition;
(B) the county election board; and
(C) the election division if the petition relates to a recount for the office of judge or prosecuting attorney; and
(2) deliver the notice to the sheriff of each county in which a candidate resides.
(b) Each sheriff shall immediately serve the notice upon candidates in person or by leaving a copy at the last and usual place of residence. The sheriff shall make immediate return of the service.