Weld County Express Consent Hearing Guide
How to request your Colorado DMV hearing and protect your driving privileges in the Greeley area.
Last verified: January 2026
7-Day Deadline - Shortest in the Nation
Colorado has the shortest DMV hearing request deadline in the country. You have exactly 7 calendar days from your arrest (including weekends and holidays) to request an Express Consent hearing. Miss this deadline and your license is automatically revoked with no opportunity to contest.
Enter your arrest date to see your deadline:
If You Request in Time
- • Temporary permit until hearing
- • Chance to contest revocation
- • Opportunity to challenge evidence
If You Miss the Deadline
- • Automatic license revocation
- • No hearing, no appeal
- • 9 months (1st) to 2 years (repeat)
How to Request Your Hearing
Phone Request
DMV Hearings Section - expect wait times
Information You'll Need
From Your Paperwork:
- • Driver License Number
- • Date of Arrest
- • Arresting Agency
- • Express Consent Affidavit (if given)
Personal Information:
- • Full Legal Name
- • Current Address
- • Date of Birth
- • Phone Number & Email
Persistent Drunk Driver (PDD) Designation
Colorado has harsh enhanced penalties for certain offenders. You'll be designated as a PDD if ANY of these apply:
BAC 0.15% or Higher
High BAC automatically triggers PDD, even for first offense
Refused Testing
Chemical test refusal triggers PDD and longer revocation
Prior DUI/DWAI
Any prior alcohol-related driving offense
PDD Consequences:
- • 2-year ignition interlock requirement (mandatory)
- • Level II alcohol therapy (68+ hours)
- • Higher SR-22 insurance requirements
- • Longer revocation periods
After You Request
Temporary Permit
ImmediateDrive legally until your hearing
Hearing Notice
10-30 daysDate, time, and format mailed to you
Prepare Defense
Before hearingGather evidence, hire attorney
Attend Hearing
Scheduled dateUsually by phone
Decision
Usually same dayWin: keep license. Lose: revocation starts
Temporary Permit
Immediate
Drive until hearing
Hearing Notice
10-30 days
Date mailed to you
Prepare
Before hearing
Gather evidence
Attend Hearing
Scheduled
Phone or in-person
Decision
Same day
Win or revocation
What to Expect at the Hearing
Duration
30-60 minutes typically
Who's There
You, your attorney (optional), DMV hearing officer
What They Review
Probable cause, proper procedures, chemical test validity
Evidence That Can Help
- Body cam footage showing procedural errors
- Breathalyzer calibration records
- 20-minute observation period violations
- Medical conditions affecting field sobriety tests
If You Lose Your Hearing
Losing the Express Consent hearing means your license will be revoked. However, you still have options:
Early Reinstatement (IID)
Drive with ignition interlock device
Restricted License
Limited driving for work/essentials
Colorado DMV Hearings Office
For license reinstatement or in-person hearing requests (serves all Colorado counties including Weld):
FAQ
Related Guides
Here's a draft of local ALR hearing information for Weld County, CO, based on the provided research.
The Centennial Center, located at 915 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631, houses the majority of active courtrooms in the 19th Judicial District. This is the likely location for your Express Consent hearing, also known as an ALR hearing.
Understanding Your Right to a Driver's License Hearing in Weld County
If you've been arrested for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired) in Weld County, Colorado, the arresting officer likely confiscated your driver's license. This triggers a separate administrative process, independent of the criminal DUI case, that could lead to the suspension of your driving privileges. You have the right to request a hearing to challenge this suspension. It is crucial to understand that you only have 15 days from the date of your arrest to request this hearing.
Requesting Your ALR Hearing in Weld County
While specific instructions for requesting an Express Consent hearing in Weld County were not detailed, here are general guidelines. Contacting the Colorado DMV directly is the best first step.
The Colorado DMV website may provide an online method for requesting the hearing, or instructions on how to do so by mail. If requesting by mail, send a certified letter with return receipt requested to ensure proof of delivery.
Be absolutely certain to keep a copy of your request and the mailing receipt as proof that you made a timely request.
Where Will My Hearing Be Held?
Hearings connected with the 19th Judicial District are primarily held at the Weld County Centennial Center: 915 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Double-check any notices you receive to confirm the exact location, date, and time. Arrive early, as you'll need to pass through security, which is managed by the Weld County Sheriff’s Office. Remember that weapons of any kind, knives, and chemical agents are prohibited.
Local Timeline: How Long Will I Wait?
Due to the hydrostatic pressure placed upon the judicial system due to the rapid population increase in the county, there may be delays to getting your hearing scheduled. While a specific local timeline for hearing scheduling was not provided, request your hearing as soon as possible.
DUI Court in Weld County
For offenders with multiple DUI convictions, the 19th Judicial District offers a post-sentence, voluntary DUI Court program. This program requires a minimum commitment of 18 months and involves intensive supervision, random testing, and association only with sober networks. Heather Nakamura coordinates this program.
To contact the Centennial Center, call (970) 475-2400.
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