Phillips 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 officer serves the defendant with an Express Consent Affidavit and Notice of Revocation (often called the "Yellow Sheet").

If you've been arrested for DUI in Phillips County, Colorado, your driver's license is at risk, and you face a crucial deadline: you only have 15 days from the date of your arrest to request an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing. This hearing is your opportunity to challenge the suspension of your driver's license resulting from the DUI arrest.

What is an ALR Hearing?

An ALR hearing is an administrative proceeding, separate from your criminal DUI case. It's conducted by the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and determines whether your driving privileges will be revoked based on the circumstances of your arrest.

Grounds for Revocation in Phillips County

In Phillips County, as in the rest of Colorado, the DMV can revoke your license if:

  • You refused to submit to a chemical test (blood or breath) to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). Refusal leads to a mandatory license revocation (typically one year) and designation as a Persistent Drunk Driver (PDD).
  • Your chemical test result showed a BAC of 0.08 or higher.

Requesting Your ALR Hearing

While this guide provides general information, specific instructions and addresses may change. It is crucial to confirm current procedures with the Colorado DMV or a qualified Colorado DUI attorney.

Consequences of Missing the Deadline

Failing to request a hearing within the 15-day deadline means you automatically forfeit your right to challenge the license revocation. Your license will be suspended, and you'll have to navigate the reinstatement process, which can involve significant costs and restrictions.

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

Last updated: January 27, 2026

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