Ind. Code § 3-11.5-4-0.5

Sec. 0.5. (a) This section applies only to a county having a consolidated city.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a county shall count absentee ballots at a central location. Notwithstanding IC 3-11.5-6-1(a), the provisions of IC 3-11.5-6 apply in the county unless the county election board adopts a resolution under IC 3-11.5-5-1 making IC 3-11.5-5 applicable in the county.

(c) If the county election board adopts a resolution, by the unanimous vote of the entire membership of the board, that:

(1) requires absentee ballots to be counted at individual precincts instead of at a central location; and

(2) states the board's basis for adopting the requirement described in subdivision (1);

all absentee ballots shall be counted at individual precincts instead of at a central location.

(d) A copy of the resolution adopted under subsection (c) shall be filed with the election division.