Yuma 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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Following a DUI arrest in Yuma County, Colorado, you face two separate but related legal processes: a criminal case in court and an administrative license revocation (ALR) hearing with the Colorado Department of Revenue (DMV). It is critical to understand that you only have 15 days from the date of your arrest to request an ALR hearing to challenge the suspension of your driver's license. Failure to request a hearing within this timeframe results in an automatic license suspension.

Requesting Your ALR Hearing

While the criminal case is handled locally in Wray, the administrative license track is not. Unfortunately, details on the precise mechanisms (online, phone, or mail) for requesting an ALR hearing specifically applicable to Yuma County are not readily available. However, you should immediately contact the Colorado DMV or a qualified Colorado DUI attorney to ensure your request is filed correctly and within the 15-day deadline.

Potential Hearing Location

It is likely the ALR hearing will be conducted remotely, or at a regional DMV office. Since Sterling is a regional center, it is plausible that your hearing could be scheduled there. Be prepared to travel.

The Impact of Distance on Compliance

The scarcity of local resources in Yuma County extends beyond the ALR hearing itself. If your license is suspended and you are required to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID), you will encounter further logistical hurdles.

  • Limited Local IID Options: D.A. Enterprises (120 Douglas St, Wray) installs Intoxalock devices.
  • The "SmartStart Dilemma": If you prefer SmartStart, possibly due to advertised lower prices or favorable device reviews, you must travel to South Platte Auto Center (143 Edward Ave, Sterling) every month for mandatory calibration. This is a two-hour round trip.

SCRAM Monitoring Considerations

For high-risk offenders, the court may order SCRAM (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor) ankle bracelet monitoring. Advantage Treatment Centers in Sterling is a listed provider. The SCRAM bracelet requires a base station to upload data. Be aware that in areas with poor connectivity, "missed uploads" can generate false violation reports.

Address for D.A. Enterprises in Wray: 120 Douglas St.

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

Last updated: January 27, 2026

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