FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING A D.O.L. HEARING What is the format of the Department of Licensing hearings?
These hearings are civil (administrative) hearings, so they lack many of the constitutional protections in the criminal process. Just to warn you: this is not going to feel like a “fair” fight. A “Hearing examiner” is appointed by the Department to review the evidence and make a decision about the proposed suspension or revocation of your license. (A suspension is any action under one year, a revocation is basically a suspension of a year or more) As you might guess, it’s a bit unfair…the person assigned to your case is actually an employee of the Department of Licensing. They are not exactly “impartial” in the process. You are known as the “petitioner” in this action. (Remember: this process is wholly separate from the criminal matter.
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