Cochise County ALR Hearing Guide

How to request your Administrative License Revocation hearing and protect your driving privileges.

Last verified: January 27, 2026

15-Day Deadline

You have exactly 15 days from your arrest to request an ALR 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 40 days after arrest

How to Request Your Hearing

Fastest Method

Online Request

Fee: $125 (credit card)

Available: 24/7

Instant confirmation

Go to Arizona MVD Portal
Alternative

Phone Request

Phone: (512) 424-2600

Fee: $125 (credit card)

Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM

Expect long hold times

Information You'll Need

From Your DIC-25 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 to Austin. 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), MVD attorney, administrative law judge

What They Review

Probable cause for stop, proper arrest procedure, chemical 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

For the rare in-person hearings:

State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), 300 W. 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701 • (512) 475-4993

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

  • MVD has experienced attorney present
  • May not know proper objections
  • Can't effectively cross-examine officers
  • Lower win rate statistically
Find DUI Attorneys in Cochise County

If You Lose Your Hearing

Losing the ALR 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

Arizona MVD Office

For license reinstatement after suspension ends, or to get an occupational license:

Address
1801 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85007
Get Directions
Phone
(281) 219-4500
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

FAQ

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Arizona DUI: Understanding Your MVD Hearing Rights in Cochise County

The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office operates two distinct locations for processing the necessary paperwork to retrieve a vehicle after a DUI arrest. Navigating the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) hearing process can be complex, especially following a DUI arrest in Cochise County. If your driver's license has been suspended due to a DUI, you have the right to request a hearing to contest the suspension. This guide provides essential information specific to Cochise County to help you understand your rights and navigate the process.

What is an MVD Hearing?

An MVD hearing, also known as an Administrative Hearing, is a legal proceeding separate from your criminal DUI case. It determines whether your driver's license will be suspended based on the DUI arrest. You must request this hearing to challenge the suspension; it is not automatically scheduled.

Requesting a Hearing

To request a hearing in Cochise County, you must do so within 15 days of receiving the Implied Consent Affidavit/Admin Per Se form (the pink slip) from the arresting officer. Missing this deadline will result in an automatic suspension of your license.

You can request a hearing online or by mail. Check the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) website for the most up-to-date options and required forms.

Hearing Location

While specific details on the exact location of MVD hearings in Cochise County are difficult to obtain, it's highly likely that hearings are held, or can be requested to be held, at the Sierra Vista MVD office. Contacting the MVD directly for confirmation is recommended. Sierra Vista MVD Location: 4001 E. Foothills Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635.

Local Timeline

The wait time for scheduling an MVD hearing in Cochise County can vary. Contact the MVD as soon as possible to request your hearing and inquire about the estimated timeline. It's crucial to act quickly to preserve your driving privileges.

Impound Information

Following a DUI arrest in Cochise County, your vehicle is likely subject to a 30-day impoundment under A.R.S. § 28-3511. To retrieve your vehicle, remember the Cochise County Sheriff's Office requires cash only for the $150 administrative fee, and they generally do not carry change. Getting the Vehicle Release Form can only be obtained at the: Cochise County Sheriff's Office located at 205 Judd Drive in Bisbee.

Contact Information

For MVD hearing related inquiries in Sierra Vista: 4001 E. Foothills Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635.

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Last updated: January 27, 2026

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