Your Georgia license hearing deadline
To appeal an Administrative License Suspension (ALS), your request must be received or postmarked within 30 calendar days of the date the notice was issued or served, with a non-refundable $150 filing fee (Georgia Rules & Regulations 375-1-1-.06 (DDS appeals)).
Georgia administrative license suspensions
| Situation | Suspension | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hearing request window | 30 calendar days | Georgia Rules & Regulations 375-1-1-.06 (DDS appeals) |
| Filing fee | $150, non-refundable | Georgia Rules & Regulations 375-1-1-.06 (DDS appeals) |
Georgia DDS also describes an ignition interlock option as an alternative to requesting a hearing; check the details for your case before choosing, because you can't do both (Georgia DDS: ALS hearing request options).
The criminal case
Separately from the license case, the DUI charge goes through court. Penalties depend on your record, your test result, whether there was a crash and other facts. A local DUI attorney can tell you what's realistic in your court and whether options like a reduced charge or a diversion program are available.