Court procedure for restricted driving permit
Sec. 5. (a) The issues before the court in a proceeding under this
chapter must be considered closed by denial of all matters at issue
without the necessity of filing any further pleadings.
(b) Changes of venue from the judge or from the county must be
granted a party under the law governing changes of venue in civil
causes.
(c) A suspension or revocation under this title remains in full
force and effect during the pendency of a cause under this chapter
and until the issuance of the restricted driving permit by the bureau
in accordance with the recommendation of the court.
(d) Records accumulated in the regular course of business and
routinely on file in the offices of the prosecuting attorney of the
county, sheriff of the county, and bureau may be admitted at the
hearing on the petition. The records constitute prima facie evidence
of the matters contained on the face of the petition in relation to the
petitioner.
(e) Court costs for the action on the petition must be charged
against the petitioner. The prosecuting attorney of the county is not
liable or taxable for any costs in any action under this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.54-2003, SEC.2.
Last modified: May 27, 2006