Park County License Hearing Guide

How to request your Administrative License Hearing and protect your driving privileges after a DUI arrest.

Last verified: January 27, 2026

15-Day Deadline

You have exactly 15 days from your arrest to request a hearing. Miss this deadline and your license is automatically suspended. No exceptions.

Enter your arrest date to see your deadline:

Select arrest date

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 after waiting period

How to Request Your Hearing

Fastest Method

Online Request

Fee: Typically $50-$125

Available: 24/7

Instant confirmation

Alternative

Phone Request

Fee: Same as online

Hours: Business hours only

Expect hold times

Information You'll Need

From Your 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

1

Temporary Permit

Immediate

Drive legally until your hearing

2

Hearing Notice

20-40 days

Date, time, and format mailed to you

3

Prepare Defense

Before hearing

Gather evidence, hire attorney

4

Attend Hearing

Scheduled date

Usually phone or video

5

Decision

Same day

Win: keep license. Lose: suspension starts

What to Expect at the Hearing

Most hearings are by phone or video

You usually don't need to travel. 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), state attorney, hearing officer

What They Review

Probable cause for stop, proper arrest procedure, 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

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

  • State has experienced attorney present
  • May not know proper objections
  • Can't effectively cross-examine officers
  • Lower win rate statistically
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If You Lose Your Hearing

Losing the 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

FAQ

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Getting released

The Park County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Tom McGraw, operates with a mission focused on community safety and dignity. Understanding the administrative license suspension process after a DUI arrest in Park County, Colorado, is crucial to protecting your driving privileges. In Colorado, this involves requesting a hearing with the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You only have 15 days from the date of your arrest to request this hearing. Missing this deadline results in automatic license suspension.

Understanding the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Process

Following a DUI arrest in Park County, the arresting officer will likely confiscate your driver's license and issue a Notice of Revocation. This notice triggers a separate administrative process handled by the Colorado DMV, independent of your criminal DUI case in the Park County Combined Court. This process determines whether your driving privileges will be suspended.

Requesting Your DMV Hearing

To challenge the pending suspension of your driver's license, you MUST request a hearing with the Colorado DMV within 15 days of your arrest. This request must be made in writing and sent to the Colorado DMV. While options exist, the most reliable is often certified mail to ensure proof of delivery.

Hearing Location

While the request goes to the state DMV, your hearing will likely be held at a location more convenient to Park County residents than Denver. Typical locations include the DMV office closest to Park County, or a designated hearing room in a nearby city. Check your hearing notice carefully for the exact location.

Local Timeline

The Colorado DMV aims to schedule hearings promptly. While statewide averages vary, expect to wait approximately 30-60 days for your hearing to be scheduled in Park County. This allows time for the arresting officer to submit necessary documentation and for you to prepare your case.

Preparing for Your Hearing

Gather all relevant documents related to your DUI arrest, including the Notice of Revocation, police reports, and any evidence that supports your case. Consider consulting with a qualified Colorado DUI attorney familiar with Park County and the DMV hearing process. They can help you navigate the complexities of the hearing and present the strongest possible defense.

Occupational License

If your license is suspended, you may be eligible for a restricted driver's license, sometimes called an "occupational license," that allows you to drive for work, school, or essential medical purposes. The process for obtaining this license involves applying to the DMV and meeting specific requirements, including installing an ignition interlock device in your vehicle. Contact the DMV to verify eligibility and necessary steps.

To schedule a visit or reach the Park County Sheriff's Office call 719-836-4373.

Sources
  • Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles / Public Safety
  • Colorado Administrative Code - License Suspension Procedures

Last updated: January 27, 2026

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