La Paz 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
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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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Getting released

The defendant has exactly 15 days from the date of service of an Admin Per Se form to request a hearing with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) following a DUI arrest in La Paz County. This is a strict deadline. Miss it, and your license suspension automatically goes into effect.

What is an Admin Per Se Suspension?

Upon arrest for DUI in La Paz County, if you fail a breath test (BAC > 0.08) or refuse to submit to testing, the arresting officer will seize your physical driver's license and issue an "Admin Per Se" form. This form acts as a temporary driving permit, valid for only 15 days. It also notifies you of your right to request a hearing to contest the license suspension.

Requesting Your MVD Hearing in La Paz County

Crucially, hearings are not conducted at the local MVD office in Parker. They are handled by the Executive Hearing Office in Phoenix. You have three options to request your hearing:

  • Online: Through the ADOT service portal.
  • Fax: (602) 241-1624.
  • Mail: Executive Hearing Office, P.O. Box 2100, Mail Drop 507M, Phoenix, AZ 85001.

Regardless of which method you choose, ensure your request is received within the 15-day deadline. Keep a copy of your request and confirmation of submission.

Local MVD Office

While hearings are not held here, you may need to visit the local MVD for other driver's license related issues after the hearing process. The La Paz County MVD office is located in Parker:

Parker MVD Office Check Arizona Department of Transportation website for current address and hours

Occupational License

(Local process not specified in research data)

The 15-Day Deadline - Don't Miss It!

Losing your driving privileges can severely impact your ability to work, care for your family, and manage daily life in La Paz County, given its rural nature and limited public transportation. Act immediately. Requesting a hearing is a crucial first step.

To ensure you meet the critical 15-day deadline for requesting an MVD hearing, send your request via fax to (602) 241-1624.

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Last updated: January 27, 2026

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