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Winning the Florida Drivers License Hearing - What You Need to Know - Online (Grant-Funded)   

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This is an independent study, self-paced course for Florida Law Enforcement Officers.

This class will give you an overview of the driver license administrative suspension hearings and the rules that govern the process. Since officers give testimony without the benefit of an attorney on their side at these hearings, they must become familiar with what they can and cannot do.

You will be presented with effective techniques for preparing, testifying and following-up after the hearing. In addition, you will learn how to protect your cases and keep the hearings from becoming “free depositions.”

Topics Include

  • An overview of the applicable laws and forms
  • The hearing process – what to expect
  • What is and what isn’t within the scope
  • Tips for testifying
  • The Zero Tolerance Suspension
  • Commercial vehicle disqualification
  • Procedures for appealing an invalid suspension

Audience

This online, grant-funded course is restricted to Florida law enforcement officers.

Course Length

8 hours

Online Details

Online environment: This is an independent study, self-paced course. Although there are no specific times that you must be online, you will be required to complete assignments by the deadlines posted within the course. You should plan to dedicate approximately eight hours to the course activities. You must be committed to the course and invest the time necessary for successful completion.

Instructors are available to answer your questions during each module via the help forum. The course must be completed within 30 days upon registration. Once the 30-day period has ended, you may no longer have access and be required to re-enroll. Additional fees may apply.

Registrations received between Sept. 1-15:  This course will close on September 30 at 11:59 pm (est). All course work and the final evaluation must be completed by this time or you will not receive credit for the course, per FDOT Grant Funding Rules.

Computer requirements: You will complete the course entirely online. A dependable broadband internet connection with a Windows or Mac computer and Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download) are required.

What Our Students Are Saying

  • "The instructor appeared knowledgeable about the topic and presented it in a manner that was easy to understand. It was evident he was willing to share his experience and was enthusiastic about the topic." - Ofc. C.G.
  • "Repeating some of the information throughout the course allowed for easy understanding. The course was easy to follow along and I liked the powerpoint format." - Ofc. A.J.
  • "I enjoyed the real examples from the instructors agency." - Ofc. W.F.
  • "The information in this course greatly helped me prepare for my DL hearings." - Ofc. Z.U.
  • "It was set up to make all of us better officers when it comes to court proceedings that some are not used to." - Ofc. C.T.

This course is not eligible for certificate discounts.
 
 

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Schedule Changes

This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received an official confirmation email prior to the first day of class, please contact us at (904) 620-4786 or info@iptm.org before traveling or making airline reservations.

Registration and Fees

Full payment must accompany all registrations. You may register online and pay with your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, or you may download a Registration Form and mail it to IPTM with a check.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Complete the Cancellation Request Form and return it to IPTM. No telephone cancellations will be accepted. A 20% administrative fee will be assessed to all refunds if the cancellation request is received within 14 days of the course start date. In lieu of a refund, student substitutions can be made or a credit can be issued for a future course. No refunds will be given for no-shows. If materials for an online course were sent to the student, the appropriate materials and shipping costs will be deducted from the refund amount. Materials may be returned to IPTM in their original condition at the student's expense. Once IPTM has received and inspected them, the refund will be processed.

Due to the automated format of online independent study courses and Videos on Demand (VoDs), no refunds or substitutions can be made after registration.

Course Confirmations

A minimum number of registrations must be received for an in-person class to run as scheduled. When the minimum criterion has been met, written confirmation will be emailed to you. Please do not travel or make airline reservations until you receive written notification confirming that the course will run as scheduled.

Transportation and Lodging

Most locations are served by several major airlines. Transportation, food and lodging are the responsibility of the student. For information on training locations, please visit our Locations page or call us at (904) 620-4786. For courses in Jacksonville, the University of North Florida maintains a list of area hotels on the Campus Travel Management page.

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