Sec. 27. (a) A party to a proceeding before the executive who is aggrieved by a decision of the executive may appeal that decision to the circuit court, superior court, or probate court for the county.

     (b) A person who is not a party to a proceeding before the executive may appeal a decision of the executive only if the person files with the county auditor an affidavit:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 36-2-2-27

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Probate: Proving a will
(1) specifically setting forth the person’s interest in the matter decided; and

(2) alleging that the person is aggrieved by the decision of the executive.

     (c) An appeal under this section must be taken within thirty (30) days after the executive makes the decision by which the appellant is aggrieved.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-1-14-24; 17-1-14-25 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.166.

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