Indiana Code 12-20-15-3. Hearing on appeal; uniform written procedures
(1) conduct a hearing on the appeal; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-20-15-3
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
(A) from among the board;
(B) from among the employees of the board; or
(C) from qualified residents of the county;
who will conduct a hearing for the board.
(b) The board of county commissioners shall develop uniform written procedures, including provisions for:
(1) before the hearing, an opportunity for the appellant or the appellant’s legal representative to review the appellant’s township assistance file and any documents or evidence used by the township trustee to make the determination under appeal;
(2) the order of the proceeding and the procedure for subpoena:
(A) of a witness; or
(B) for production of evidence;
if reasonably requested by the appellant or the township trustee; and
(3) the issuance of a hearing decision within the period prescribed by section 6(b)(2) of this chapter.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-1-18(a) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.51-1996, SEC.47; P.L.262-2003, SEC.2; P.L.73-2005, SEC.64.