Process of Requesting a Motor Vehicle Hearing

Motor Vehicle Division Hearing Process

If you have been charged with a DUI offense, you have fifteen days from the date the Admin Per Se affidavit was served to request an MVD hearing. Failure to do so will result in the automatic suspension of your driver’s license.

  1. Identify the Date of Service:
    • Locate the date the Admin Per Se was served.
    • At the bottom of the Admin Per Se document, find the “Order of Suspension” section, which includes a box titled “Date Served.” The citing officer will have written the service date here.
  2. Submit an MVD Hearing Request:
    • Requests can be made via email to the Executive Hearing Office (EHO).
    • Your request should include:
      • Full name
      • Driver’s license number
      • Address
      • Date of birth
      • Date of violation
  3. Confirm Receipt of Your Request:
    • Ensure that the Executive Hearing Office has received your hearing request.
  4. Receive Correspondence from MVD:
    • You may receive one of two types of letters:
      • A hearing notice detailing the MVD hearing date and information.
      • A notice stating that MVD has not received an Admin Per Se affidavit. If you receive this letter, resubmit your request and continue following up until you receive a hearing notice.
  5. Attend the MVD Hearing:
    • The hearing takes place at the Executive Hearing Office (EHO).
    • Attendees include:
      • The State attorney
      • The citing officer
      • The Defendant and/or their attorney
  • The hearing is conducted before a Judge who will determine whether your driver’s license suspension is upheld.
  • The Judge will hear:
    • The State’s argument, which includes the citing officer’s testimony.
    • The Defendant’s argument, which may include the Defendant’s testimony.
  • Your attorney can present evidence to challenge the officer’s testimony and the State’s case. Evidence may include:
    • On-body camera recordings
    • Audio recordings
    • Police reports
    • Officer’s narratives
  • Whether you need to testify is a decision made between you and your attorney.
  • Prior to the hearing, you will have a telephonic meeting with your attorney to discuss the proceedings and determine if your attendance and testimony are necessary.
  • If the fifteen-day deadline passes without a request, your driver’s license will be automatically suspended.
  • MVD will send a letter notifying you of the suspension’s start date.

At R&R Law Group, our experienced DUI attorneys can analyze and explain the proceedings in detail.

  • An attorney can:
    • Improve your chances of winning the MVD hearing.
    • Gather valuable information that may aid your criminal case.

Contact Us

If you need assistance with your MVD hearing, contact R&R Law Group today to schedule a free case evaluation with our skilled DUI attorneys.