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Utah DUI Driver License Division (DLD) Hearing Attorney
Received a DUI citation or notice that your driving privileges may be suspended? A Utah DUI arrest can lead to two separate proceedings: a criminal case in court and an administrative driver-license action before the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Driver License Division (DLD). Rogers & Russell represents clients throughout Utah facing these related but distinct problems, with offices in Salt Lake City, Pleasant Grove, and St. George.
Our team brings more than 20 years of combined legal experience handling criminal law matters. The firm has handled DUI cases for years, with dismissals in numerous cases and negotiated plea resolutions. The license proceeding and criminal case each require individual review, and prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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Time-sensitive: The DLD instructs drivers arrested for DUI to request an administrative hearing within 10 days. Utah Code § 53-3-223 and Utah Administrative Code R708-14-8 govern notice and requests. Do not assume your criminal court date extends the DLD deadline. Go to the official DLD DUI Hearing Request page.
What Is the Official Notice Called?
Utah Code § 53-3-223 describes an officer’s notice of the Driver License Division’s intention to suspend a person’s driving privilege following certain DUI-related findings. The administrative rules also use the terms notice of division action and request for division action for initiating adjudicative proceedings. The exact wording on a particular citation or notice may vary, so the document received should be reviewed promptly.
DUI Hearing Request Form — Official Utah DLD Form
The agency calls its printable document the DUI Hearing Request Form (REV 09-22) and also provides a recommended online submission. Use these official resources: DUI Hearing Request — Online Submission and Printable Form; DUI Hearing Request Form (official PDF). The form requests driver and arrest information, citation number, contact information, signature, and attorney information where applicable.
How to Request a DUI Administrative Hearing
- Find the arrest date, any notice delivered by the officer, and the citation number.
- Request the hearing promptly using the official DLD online submission or printable DUI Hearing Request Form.
- Keep proof of timely submission and retain copies of the citation, notice, and request.
- If the deadline may have passed, review the DLD’s instructions for late requests; an explanation and supporting information may be required, and acceptance is not guaranteed.
The DLD’s Hearing Request page includes instructions for late requests and what happens after submission. An attorney can help evaluate which notice and statutory deadline apply to the particular case.
What Is the Administrative Proceeding Called?
Utah Administrative Code R708-14 is titled Adjudicative Proceedings for Driver License Actions Involving Alcohol and Drugs. Section R708-14-8 addresses a Request for Alcohol or Drug Hearing. The DLD hearing is not a criminal trial. It addresses the administrative license action, including the legally relevant facts and procedures.
What Can Be Challenged at the DLD Hearing?
The issues depend on the statutory basis for the license action. Potential matters include the officer’s grounds for the stop and arrest, observations, chemical testing, the required notices, the evidence submitted to DLD, and whether statutory conditions for suspension or revocation are satisfied. Chemical-test refusal cases can proceed under additional provisions and may have different consequences.
The Criminal DUI Case Is Separate
The criminal case usually proceeds in the court with jurisdiction over the charges. A DLD outcome does not automatically determine the result of the criminal prosecution, and a court disposition does not necessarily undo an administrative license action. For criminal defense, see our Utah DUI Lawyer and Criminal DUI Defense page; for first-time charges, see First-Offense DUI Defense.
Official Law and Agency Resources
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Information provided for general educational purposes; statutes and agency procedures can change, and the applicable deadline depends on the individual circumstances.
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Tell us the charge, court location, arrest date, and next deadline. We’ll discuss whether we can assist and what steps may be appropriate.
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General information only, not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Results and applicable deadlines depend on individual facts.
Checklist for a Utah DUI DLD Hearing Request
Locate the citation and officer-provided notice; check the date, driver information, and citation number; identify the hearing-request deadline; and follow the official Utah Driver License Division hearing request instructions. Keep documentation confirming when and how the request was submitted. Seek advice promptly if the notice is missing, incomplete, or unclear. Do not assume that contacting a lawyer automatically files the request.
Questions About the Administrative License Case
Does appearing in criminal court request my DLD hearing?
No. The court prosecution and administrative licensing process are distinct. Follow the agency’s hearing-request procedure independently.
What happens if I miss the hearing-request deadline?
Missing a deadline can significantly limit administrative review options. The consequences depend on the notice and governing law. Review the paperwork immediately with qualified counsel and the DLD rather than assuming a late request will be accepted.
Can evidence from my DUI arrest matter at the hearing?
Yes. Issues may include the circumstances of the stop and arrest, test procedures, officer records, and the statutory findings relevant to the licensing action. The scope differs from the criminal trial.
Review our Utah DUI attorney page and first DUI guide for the related criminal case.