Montana Code Annotated
Part 2. Revocation, Suspension, or Cancellation of Licenses
61-5-211. Right of appeal to court

61-5-211. Right of appeal to court. A person denied a driver's license or whose license has been canceled, suspended, or revoked by the department except when the cancellation or revocation is mandatory under the provisions of this chapter may file a petition within 30 days after the denial, cancellation, suspension, or revocation for a hearing in the matter in the district court in the county in which the person resides. The court has jurisdiction and it shall set the matter for hearing upon 30 days' written notice to the department, and shall take testimony and examine the facts of the case and determine whether the petitioner is entitled to a driver's license or is subject to suspension, cancellation, or revocation of the license under the provisions of this chapter.
History: En. Sec. 36, Ch. 267, L. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 31-152; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 443, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 195, L. 1993.

Structure Montana Code Annotated

Montana Code Annotated

Title 61. Motor Vehicles

Chapter 5. Driver's Licenses

Part 2. Revocation, Suspension, or Cancellation of Licenses

61-5-201. Authority of department to cancel license

61-5-202. Cancellation of license upon death of person signing minor's application

61-5-203. Suspending privileges of nonresidents and unlicensed persons

61-5-204. Suspending resident's license upon conviction in another state

61-5-205. Mandatory revocation or suspension of license upon certain convictions -- duration of action -- exceptions

61-5-206. Authority of department to suspend or revoke license or driving privilege -- right to hearing

61-5-207. Reexamination or medical evaluation -- when required

61-5-208. Period of suspension or revocation -- limitation on issuance of probationary license -- notation on driver's license

61-5-209. Surrender and return of license upon suspension or revocation

61-5-210. No operation under foreign license during suspension or revocation in this state

61-5-211. Right of appeal to court

61-5-212. Driving while license suspended or revoked -- penalty -- second offense of driving without licensing exemption

61-5-213. Conviction defined

61-5-214. Mandatory suspension for failure to appear or comply with criminal sentence -- administrative fee -- notice

61-5-215. Provisional licenses prohibited

61-5-216. Reinstatement of license

61-5-217. Suspending privileges of persons under 18 years of age

61-5-218. License reinstatement fee following license suspension or revocation

61-5-219. Discount on license reinstatement fee -- completion of driver rehabilitation program

61-5-220. Renumbered 61-5-146

61-5-221. Renumbered 61-5-147

61-5-222. through 61-5-230 reserved

61-5-231. Authorization of probationary license by DUI court

61-5-232. Restricted-use driving permit -- conditions -- definitions