After the hearing, the special magistrate will issue a written recommended decision. The VAB Clerk will send a copy of this recommended decision to the petitioner according to the preferred method of communication indicated on the petition form.
The recommended decision will then be considered by the VAB at a public meeting, and the VAB will make a final decision. The VAB Clerk will send the petitioner a copy of the final decision.
If the date and time of the VAB meeting are not indicated on the recommended decision that was sent, the meeting information will be posted on the Lake County Clerk of Courts’ website at least two weeks before the meeting date. You may also call the VAB Clerk for information on when and where the VAB meeting will take place.