If your driver's license was suspended by a judge, a restricted driver's license can be granted only by the judge who suspended the license.
When you file a petition for a restricted license with the circuit court clerk's office, you will also need a copy of your driver's record from the Secretary of State. There is a filing fee. After the petition has been filed, you will need to follow the court rules and local circuit court procedures to obtain a temporary driver's license and an order to show cause. The order to show cause will be the notice of a hearing that you must send to the Secretary of State.
At the court hearing, you will have to testify under oath about your driving record, your need for driving priveleges and whether other transportation is available for you to travel to and from work. If the judge grants you either a full or restricted driver's license, a court order must be prepared, signed by the judge, and filed with the court clerk's office. The court order must also be registered with the Secretary of State.
Preparation of forms, and the filing and serving of documents, is your responsibility! The court is not responsible for these activities. The circuit court clerk's office can assist you with the filing procedure and local forms, but clerks cannot give you legal advice. If you have questions about the law, please contact an attorney.
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Last updated 2-5-99
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