§ 9-30-4-10 Review; petition for rehearing in circuit or superior court following suspension or revocation by bureau

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9-30-4-10 Review; petition for rehearing in circuit or superior court following suspension or revocation by bureau

Sec. 10. (a) A person whose current driver's license or permit or certificate of registration has been suspended or revoked by the bureau under section 9 of this chapter may file a petition within thirty (30) days for a hearing in the matter in a circuit or superior court in the county in which the person resides. The court has jurisdiction and shall set the matter for hearing after fifteen (15) days written notice to the bureau. The court shall conduct a hearing on the petition, take testimony, and examine into the facts of the case de novo and determine whether the action of the bureau complained of was erroneous and make an appropriate order or decree as provided in this chapter.

(b) Every action for a court review or appeal under this chapter shall be tried by the court and not by a jury. The court shall, without any requests, make, sign, and file a special finding of facts in writing and shall state in writing its conclusions of law. The court shall immediately, after ruling on any motion for a new trial duly filed, render judgment in accordance with the conclusions of law stated in the special findings of facts. Exceptions to conclusions of law may be taken by an entry of the exceptions at any time before judgment.