Indiana Code
Chapter 28. Certain Watercourse, Levee, Sewer, and Drain Improvements
36-9-28-4. Notice of Hearing; Answer; Judgment

Sec. 4. (a) After the record is filed under section 3 of this chapter, the clerk of the circuit court shall give notice to all persons who are mentioned in the record or who will be affected by the proposed project. The notice must:
(1) be published in accordance with IC 5-3-1;
(2) name a date on which the court will hold a hearing on the proposed project; and
(3) describe the boundaries of the area affected by the proposed project.
(b) At the hearing, which may be adjourned from time to time, persons who own property in the area affected by the proposed project may file an answer showing why the works board should not proceed with the project. The court shall hear the evidence and determine whether the works board should proceed.
(c) If the court finds that the works board should proceed with the project substantially as described in the record, it shall enter judgment accordingly. Otherwise, the court shall dismiss the proceedings.
(d) The court's judgment under this section may not be appealed.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 19-4-20-4; 19-4-20-5.]
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.104. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.45, SEC.85.

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