Pima County ALR Hearing Guide
How to request your Administrative License Revocation hearing and protect your driving privileges.
Last verified: January 27, 2026
15-Day Deadline
You have exactly 15 days from your arrest to request an ALR hearing. Miss this deadline and your license is automatically suspended. No exceptions.
Enter your arrest date to see your deadline:
If You Request in Time
- • Temporary permit until hearing
- • Chance to keep your license
- • Gather evidence for defense
If You Miss the Deadline
- • Automatic 90-180 day suspension
- • No hearing, no appeal
- • Starts 40 days after arrest
How to Request Your Hearing
Online Request
Fee: $125 (credit card)
Available: 24/7
Instant confirmation
Phone Request
Expect long hold times
Information You'll Need
From Your DIC-25 Notice:
- • Driver License Number
- • Date of Arrest
- • Arresting Agency
- • Arresting Officer Name
Personal Information:
- • Full Legal Name
- • Current Address
- • Date of Birth
- • Phone Number & Email
After You Request
Temporary Permit
ImmediateDrive legally until your hearing
Hearing Notice
20-40 daysDate, time, and format mailed to you
Prepare Defense
Before hearingGather evidence, hire attorney
Attend Hearing
Scheduled dateUsually phone or video
Decision
Same dayWin: keep license. Lose: suspension starts
Temporary Permit
Immediate
Drive until hearing
Hearing Notice
20-40 days
Date mailed to you
Prepare
Before hearing
Gather evidence
Attend Hearing
Scheduled
Phone or video
Decision
Same day
Win or suspension
What to Expect at the Hearing
Most hearings are by phone or video
You usually don't need to travel to Austin. When you receive your hearing notice, it will specify whether it's phone, video, or in-person.
Duration
30-60 minutes typically
Who's There
You, your attorney (optional), MVD attorney, administrative law judge
What They Review
Probable cause for stop, proper arrest procedure, chemical test validity
Evidence That Can Help
- Dashcam or bodycam footage showing procedural errors
- Breathalyzer calibration records (if not current)
- Witness statements about your sobriety
- Medical conditions affecting field sobriety tests
For the rare in-person hearings:
Should You Hire an Attorney?
With an Attorney
- Can subpoena arresting officer
- Knows how to challenge evidence
- Uses hearing to strengthen criminal defense
- Higher success rate at hearings
Without an Attorney
- MVD has experienced attorney present
- May not know proper objections
- Can't effectively cross-examine officers
- Lower win rate statistically
If You Lose Your Hearing
Losing the ALR hearing isn't the end. You still have options to maintain limited driving privileges:
Ignition Interlock
Drive with device installed
Occupational License
Limited driving for work/essentials
Arizona MVD Office
For license reinstatement after suspension ends, or to get an occupational license:
FAQ
Related Guides
Administrative hearings for Pima County are physically conducted at the Capitol Annex in downtown Tucson, located at 400 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701.
Understanding Arizona's Admin Per Se Law in Pima County
If you've been arrested for DUI in Pima County, Arizona, your driver's license is likely at risk of suspension under the state's "Admin Per Se" (Administrative Per Se) law. This is a separate process from any criminal charges you may face. This article provides critical information about navigating the administrative license suspension process specifically for Pima County residents.
The 30-Day Deadline to Request a Hearing
After a DUI arrest in Pima County, you typically have 30 days from the date of the arrest to request a hearing with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Executive Hearing Office (EHO). This is a crucial deadline. Missing it will result in an automatic suspension of your driving privileges.
The "Location Trap" - Filing Your Hearing Request
A critical detail for Pima County residents is that you cannot file your hearing request at the Tucson hearing location. While your hearing will likely be held at 400 W. Congress, Tucson, AZ 85701, submitting your request there will likely result in it being lost or unfiled, leading to a default suspension.
All hearing requests must be sent to the Phoenix headquarters of the EHO. While the Arizona Executive Hearing Office does not provide an online portal to request this hearing, requests can be made via mail.
Virtual vs. In-Person Hearings
The default format for administrative hearings in Pima County is virtual, conducted via Google Meet or telephone. The link for the virtual hearing will be sent to the email address provided on your hearing request form or via mailed notice if no email address was provided. However, you can request to appear in person, for example, to confront the arresting officer or present physical evidence. To request an in-person hearing, you must file a request with the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) at least 7 days before the hearing. If granted, the in-person hearing will take place at the 400 W. Congress location in Tucson.
The Special Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver License (SIIRDL)
The Special Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver License (SIIRDL) allows Pima County residents to bypass a full license suspension by installing a Certified Ignition Interlock Device (CIID) in their vehicle. SB 1334 has eliminated any waiting period before obtaining an SIIRDL. If you waive your right to a hearing or apply after losing your hearing, you can transition directly from your temporary permit to the SIIRDL without a "hard suspension," provided you act quickly to install the device.
Even if your license is suspended for refusing to submit to chemical testing (Implied Consent refusal), you are now eligible for an SIIRDL immediately after screening, removing the previous 90-day "hard suspension."
Obtaining Police Reports and Discovery
Obtaining police reports, dashcam footage, and toxicology results (discovery) is essential for a successful defense. In Pima County, this process varies depending on the arresting agency.
- Tucson Police Department (TPD): If arrested within Tucson city limits, contact TPD's Records Section via email at tpdpublicrecords@tucsonaz.gov, using their specific PDF form. Payment is not upfront; you'll receive an invoice after processing. Be aware that TPD purges radio/911 audio after 180 days and "Attempt to Locate" (ATL) information after only 20 days, so act fast!
- Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD): If arrested in unincorporated Pima County, use the GovQA online portal to request records. Payment is required before you can download redacted records.
- Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS): For arrests on I-10 or I-19, records are centralized in Phoenix. Video fees are $21.33 per half-hour. Local retrieval in Tucson is generally not an option.
ADOT MVD Office Locations in Pima County
For license reinstatement, SIIRDL processing, and document submission, Pima County is served by three primary ADOT MVD offices. Note that all offices open late (12:00 PM) on the second Wednesday of each month for staff training. Standard hours are 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, but customers must be in line by 4:45 PM for transactions.
- Tucson North MVD: 7330 N. Shannon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741
- Tucson Regional MVD: 3565 S. Broadmont, Tucson, AZ 85713
- Tucson East MVD: 1360 S. Stocker Dr, Tucson, AZ 85710
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Last updated: January 27, 2026
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