Section 9 Driver’s License Revocation Proceedings

• Library: Administrative Law 2011

In driver’s license revocation proceedings, the Director of Revenue retains the burden of proof throughout the proceeding. Verdoorn v. Dir. of Revenue, 119 S.W.3d 543, 546 (Mo. banc 2003). Even though the driver must produce evidence to rebut the Director’s prima facie case, the burden of proof remains at all times with the Director. Id.; see alsoBennett v. Dir. of Revenue, 889 S.W.2d 166, 171 (Mo. App. W.D. 1994) (burden of proof is on the Director in a review of a license revocation because of refusal to...