Alamosa 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
Find DUI Attorneys in Alamosa County

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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Criminal case timeline
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Getting released

Upon a DUI arrest in Alamosa County, your vehicle is typically seized and towed, often initiating a "Law Enforcement Hold," especially if the case involves accidents, injuries, or felony charges like Vehicular Assault. If a hold is placed, the tow yard cannot release the vehicle until the arresting agency’s Evidence or Records Division provides a written release.

Understanding the Colorado DMV Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Process in Alamosa County

Following a DUI arrest in Alamosa County, Colorado, you face two separate legal processes: the criminal court case and an administrative process through the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The DMV process focuses solely on your driving privileges and operates under strict timelines dictated by Colorado's "Express Consent" laws.

The Critical 15-Day Deadline: You have only 15 calendar days from the date of your arrest to request a hearing with the DMV to contest the potential suspension of your driver's license. Missing this deadline results in an automatic license suspension.

Requesting Your DMV Hearing

While specific methods for requesting a hearing in Alamosa County weren't detailed in the provided documentation, you generally can request a hearing by contacting the Colorado Department of Revenue Hearings Division.

Hearing Location

Hearings are conducted by the Colorado Department of Revenue Hearings Division, but the exact location for Alamosa County hearings was not specified in the provided documentation.

Ignition Interlock in Alamosa County

For many DUI offenses, especially those involving refusals or BAC levels of 0.15 or higher, an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) becomes mandatory for license reinstatement in Alamosa County. The market is consolidated in the San Luis Valley. Backroads LLC, located at 1825 State Ave #15 in Alamosa, appears to be a primary installer for multiple brands, including Smart Start. This Smart Start location boasts a 4.7/5 rating. Thunder Motor Co at 7302 Rodeo Lane also installs Intoxalock.

Winter and IID Functionality: The extreme cold of the San Luis Valley presents logistical challenges for IID users. Battery drain is a major concern, as IIDs draw power from the car battery to keep the sensor warm. In very cold weather, this can drain a car battery overnight.

Cost Considerations:

  • Installation: Approximately $150 (depending on vehicle complexity).
  • Monthly Lease: Ranging from $70 to $100 per month.
  • Calibration: Required every 30-60 days.
  • Lockout Fees: Ranging from $50 to $75 per event.

Contact Backroads LLC at 1825 State Ave #15 in Alamosa for installation and service information.

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

Last updated: January 27, 2026

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