Appearing in the Vehicle For Hire Court of St. Louis City and County

APPEALS

Appealing to the Administrative Hearing Officer

APPLICATION FOR APPEAL.

Within ten (10) days after receipt of a license related decision, if you are aggrieved you may appeal to a hearing officer on a form provided by the Director. To be aggrieved the decision must be one wherein you may be suspended, revoked, or denied a license or certificate or placed an application on hold. You may seek the services of an attorney.

CHECK IN.

Upon arrival, you must check in with the Hearing Officer and indicate your readiness for the hearing. You may seek a continuance. The hearing shall be conducted in a manner as provided in Chapter 536 RSMo. The burden of proof is by the preponderance of evidence on the Commission. You may elect to call witnesses, cross examine witnesses, introduce documents as evidence, and testify. Opening and closing statements are allowed. The Hearing Officer will make a record and will render a decision with findings of facts and conclusions of law to follow.

THE DECISION OF THE HEARING OFFICER.

The Hearing Officer will render a decision and within ten (10) days you may file an appeal to the Commission. The Commission may affirm, reverse, or modify the Hearing Officer’s decision.

COURT REVIEW.

The time limitations for court review shall run from the date of the mailing of the order of the Commission.