Prowers 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 administration of justice in Prowers County, Colorado, presents unique challenges for individuals facing DUI charges due to its rural environment. One of the first hurdles is dealing with the immediate aftermath of an arrest, specifically the impoundment of your vehicle.

Understanding the ALR Hearing Process in Prowers County

In Colorado, a DUI arrest triggers a separate administrative process that can lead to the suspension of your driver's license, independent of the criminal case. This is handled through what's known as an Express Consent hearing. Requesting this hearing is crucial to challenge the suspension.

Key Deadline: You must request an Express Consent hearing within 15 days of your DUI arrest. Failing to do so will result in an automatic license suspension.

How to Request an Express Consent Hearing

While specific methods for requesting a hearing aren't detailed for Prowers County, you will likely need to contact the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to initiate the process. You should immediately request information from the arresting officer at the time of your arrest, so you can note what to do upon your release.

Hearing Location

Hearings are typically held at a Colorado DMV hearing office, but exact location information for Prowers County isn't available. Confirm the location when you file your hearing request.

Navigating the Vehicle Impound Process in Prowers County

One of the first logistical and financial shocks following a DUI arrest in Prowers County is the impoundment of your vehicle. Unlike urban areas with readily available public transportation, a vehicle is often essential for survival in this rural environment.

Identifying the Towing Company

After an arrest by the Lamar Police Department (LPD), Prowers County Sheriff's Office (PCSO), or Colorado State Patrol (CSP), your vehicle will be towed if no sober, licensed passenger is available to take possession. The arresting officer uses a rotation list of approved local carriers, which can leave you in the dark about where your car is taken.

The primary towing operators in Prowers County include:

  • Hook Towing (formerly Cook's Towing)
  • Arkansas Valley Diesel Service: Located at 6002 US Hwy 50/287 West.
  • K & S Auto Repair

To find out who towed your vehicle, contact the dispatch of the arresting agency: 719-336-4341 for LPD or 719-336-8050 for PCSO.

Avoiding the "Law Enforcement Hold" Trap

Sometimes, law enforcement places a "hold" on a vehicle, preventing its release even if you can pay the towing and storage fees. This requires you to obtain a hard-copy "Release Form" from the Lamar Police Department (102 E Parmenter) or the Sheriff's Office. This can become a problem if the arrest occurs over the weekend, as these offices typically operate during standard business hours (M-F, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM). This could result in extra days of storage fees. It is essential to act quickly to prevent this. Call the dispatch of the arresting agency (719-336-4341 for LPD or 719-336-8050 for PCSO) immediately upon release from jail to find out if there is a hold on your vehicle. If so, go to 102 E Parmenter (Lamar PD) first.

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

Last updated: January 27, 2026

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