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
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
61-5-207. Reexamination or medical evaluation -- when required
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
61-5-215. 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
61-5-222. through 61-5-230 reserved
61-5-231. Authorization of probationary license by DUI court
61-5-232. Restricted-use driving permit -- conditions -- definitions