Maricopa County ALR Hearing Guide

The Arizona MVD is statutorily mandated to suspend the driving privileges of any individual who submits to a breath, blood, or urine test that yields an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more in the person's blood or breath. If this happens in Maricopa County, you have a limited time to act to protect your driving privileges.

Understanding Arizona's Admin Per Se License Suspension in Maricopa County

If you are arrested for DUI in Maricopa County and either fail a breath or blood test (with a BAC of 0.08% or higher) or refuse to submit to testing, your driver's license will likely be subject to an administrative suspension under Arizona's "Admin Per Se" law. This is separate from any criminal charges. The officer will serve you with an Admin Per Se / Implied Consent Affidavit (Form # 40-5807), which acts as a notice of suspension, a temporary driving permit (yellow copy), and a hearing request form (pink copy).

The Critical 15-Day Deadline for Requesting a Hearing

You only have 15 days from the date you were served the Admin Per Se / Implied Consent Affidavit to request a hearing to contest the suspension. This deadline is strict and includes weekends and holidays. Missing it means the suspension goes into effect automatically.

How to Request an ALR Hearing in Maricopa County

In Maricopa County, you have several options for submitting your hearing request:

• Online Portal (Preferred): Submit your request through the AZ MVD Now portal at AZMVDNow.gov or via azdot.gov/mvd/executive-hearing. This provides instant confirmation of receipt.
• Email: Email your request to hearingoffice@azdot.gov. This method is preferred over fax or mail. Attach the scanned Pink Copy of the affidavit.
• In-Person Delivery: Deliver your request in person to the Executive Hearing Office at 3838 N. Central Ave., Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Hours are Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Bring a copy for the receptionist to date-stamp as proof of timely filing.
• Fax: Fax your request to (602) 241-1624. Retain the transmission confirmation report.
• Mail: Mail your request to Executive Hearing Office, ADOT, Mail Drop 507M, P.O. Box 2100, Phoenix, AZ 85001-2100.

Regardless of the method, your request must include:

• Full Name
• Mailing Address
• Date of Birth
• Driver License Number
• Case/Withdrawal Number (found on the top right of the Affidavit)
• A statement such as "I deny the allegations."
• If you require an interpreter, you must indicate this in your request.

Where is the Hearing Held? Avoiding the "Location Trap"

Hearings are held at the ADOT Executive Hearing Office (EHO) located at 3838 N. Central Ave., Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Do not go to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) at 1740 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

What to Expect at the Phoenix EHO

Validated parking is available at the parking structure located at the intersection of 1st Avenue and W. Clarendon Avenue (just west of the building). Bring your parking ticket to Suite 300 for validation stamps. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in. Security screening may be in place.

While physical presence is still an option, hearings now often happen virtually. The specific Notice of Hearing mailed to the driver will dictate the format. The EHO and OAH systems typically utilize Google Meet for video conferencing. The Notice of Hearing contains the URL or dial-in instructions.

Getting Your Police Report (The "Discovery Packet") in Maricopa

The EHO itself does not charge a flat "$50 discovery fee" to release a packet prior to the hearing. You'll need to obtain the police report directly from the arresting agency at your own expense.

• Phoenix Police Department (PPD): Use the online public records portal. Fees are approximately $0.24 per page for standard incident reports, $4.00 for photos/video, and $16.50 for 911 recordings, plus a $5.00 upfront convenience fee.
• Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS): Use the DPS Public Services Portal (PSP). Fees are $9.00 for the first 9 pages + $0.10 per additional page (mailed), $9.00 flat fee for email reports (limited to 5MB), and $15.00 for CD/DVD.

Special Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver License (SIIRDL)

With the passage of Senate Bill 1334, drivers are now eligible to apply for the SIIRDL immediately upon the start of the suspension. To qualify, you must install the IID, complete an alcohol screening, and ensure there are no other holds on your license. You will also likely need SR-22 insurance.

Reinstatement After Suspension

Once the suspension period ends, you must pay a $50 Admin Per Se Fee and a $20 Reinstatement Fee to ADOT/MVD to reinstate your license.

You can deliver your request in person to the Executive Hearing Office at 3838 N. Central Ave., Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Hours are Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.