OWI License Suspension in Indiana: Hearing Deadline and Hardship License

How to Request a Hearing in Indiana

file a written, verified petition for a prompt judicial hearing in the court where the OWI charges are pending (or, if no charges are filed, a court in the county of the arrest) alleging specific facts that contradict the probable cause affidavit

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Suspension if You Fail a Test in Indiana

180 days, or until the court notifies the BMV the charges are resolved, whichever comes firstIC 9-30-6-9; IC 9-30-6-10

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Suspension if You Refuse a Test in Indiana

1 year; 2 years with a prior OWI convictionIC 9-30-6-9; IC 9-30-6-10

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Getting a Specialized Driving Privileges in Indiana

File a verified petition in each court that ordered a suspension; the court sets the terms and length. If you tell the court at the initial hearing that you will petition, the suspension is stayed and you must file within 10 days; the hearing is set within 30 days. You must keep proof of future financial responsibility during the privileges. Not available for chemical test refusal suspensions or after a conviction for OWI causing death.

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More on OWI Law in Indiana

See the full overview of OWI laws in Indiana and read about hardship licenses in every state.

• Indiana OWI Penalties: First, Second and Third Offense
• SR-22 Insurance After an OWI in Indiana
• Ignition Interlock Rules in Indiana
• Can an OWI Be Expunged in Indiana?
• Refusing a Breath or Blood Test in Indiana

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