Sec. 8. (a) The township trustee or an applicant may appeal a decision of the board of commissioners to a circuit or superior court with jurisdiction in the county.
(b) In hearing an appeal, the court shall be governed by the township's township assistance standards for determining eligibility for granting township assistance in the township. If legally sufficient standards have not been established, the court shall be guided by the circumstances of the case.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-1-18(d).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.51-1996, SEC.52; P.L.73-2005, SEC.68.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 20. Township Assistance
Chapter 15. Appeal of Denial or Reduction in Amount of Township Assistance
12-20-15-2. Time for Applicant's Appeal
12-20-15-3. Hearing on Appeal; Uniform Written Procedures
12-20-15-4. Review of Documents and Standards for Hearings on Appeal; Remanding Cases to Trustees
12-20-15-5. Necessary Parties at Hearing
12-20-15-6. Timing of Hearing on Appeal; Written Decision
12-20-15-7. Implementation of Board's Decision
12-20-15-8. Appeal to Circuit or Superior Court
12-20-15-9. Recovery of Assistance Awarded Upon Successful Appeal by Trustee