Indiana § 36-7-9-8 - Appeals
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 36-7-9-8 — Appeals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-7-9-8. Appeals
Sec. 8. (a) An action taken by the hearing authority under section 7(d), 7(e), or 9(d) of this chapter or a finding by the hearing authority of abandonment under IC 36-7-37 is subject to review by the circuit or superior court of the county in which the unsafe premises are located, on request of:
(1) any person who has a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises; or
(2) any person to whom that order or finding was issued.
(b) A person requesting judicial review under this section must file a verified complaint including the findings of fact and the action taken by the hearing authority. The complaint must be filed within ten (10) days after the date when the action was taken.
(c) An appeal under this section is an action de novo. The court may affirm, modify, or reverse the action taken by the hearing authority.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-9.]
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.169-2006, SEC.61; P.L.247-2015, SEC.44.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 36-7-9-8
What does Indiana Code § 36-7-9-8 cover?
Section 36-7-9-8 ("Appeals") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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