Sec. 5. (a) An individual whose driving privileges have been suspended under section 4 of this chapter is entitled to a prompt judicial hearing. The individual may file a petition that requests a hearing in a circuit, superior, county, or municipal court in the county where: (1) the individual resides; or (2) the school attended by the individual is located. (b) The petition for review must: (1) be in writing; and (2) be verified by the individual seeking review and: (A) allege specific facts that indicate the suspension or expulsion was improper; or (B) allege that, due to the individual's emancipation or dependents, an undue hardship exists that requires the granting of a restricted driving permit. (c) The hearing conducted by the court under this section shall be limited to the following issues: (1) Whether the school followed proper procedures when suspending or expelling the individual from school, including affording the individual due process under IC 20-33-8 . (2) Whether the bureau followed proper procedures in suspending the individual's driving privileges. (d) If the court finds: (1) that the school failed to follow proper procedures when suspending or expelling the individual from school; or (2) that the bureau failed to follow proper procedures in suspending the individual's driving privileges; the court may order the bureau to reinstate the individual's driving privileges. (e) The prosecuting attorney of the county in which a petition has been filed under this section shall represent the state on behalf of the bureau with respect to the petition. A school that is made a party to an action filed under this section is responsible for the school's own representation. (f) In an action under this section, the petitioner has the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence. (g) The court's order is a final judgment appealable in the manner of civil actions by either party. The attorney general shall represent the state on behalf of the bureau with respect to the appeal. [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-33.5.]
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