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title: "California DMV Hearing Deadline Calculator"
description: "Work out the last day to request a DMV hearing after a California DUI arrest, counted from the arrest date."
url: "https://www.thehfirm.com/tools/dmv-deadline-calculator"
site: "H Law Group"
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# California DMV Hearing Deadline Calculator

Work out the last day to request a DMV hearing after a California DUI arrest, counted from the arrest date.

## What this tool does

1. Take the date of the DUI arrest as day zero.
2. Count forward 10 calendar days, including weekends and holidays.
3. The resulting date is the last day to request a DMV Administrative Per Se hearing. Requesting the hearing also stays the suspension until the hearing is decided.

## Inputs it asks for

- Date of arrest
- County where the arrest occurred

## Limitations

The 10-day period is counted in calendar days from the arrest date under California Vehicle Code section 13558. If the tenth day falls on a weekend or state holiday, the deadline generally rolls to the next business day, but do not rely on that -- request the hearing as early as possible. This calculator is educational and does not replace confirming the deadline with the DMV Driver Safety Office or an attorney.

## Frequently asked questions

### What happens if I miss the 10-day DMV deadline?

The administrative suspension takes effect automatically, typically 30 days after the arrest. Missing the deadline forfeits the hearing but does not affect the separate criminal case in court.

### Is the DMV hearing the same as my court date?

No. The DMV Administrative Per Se hearing and the criminal case are separate proceedings with separate deadlines, separate evidence rules, and separate outcomes. You can win one and lose the other.

### Does requesting a hearing keep me driving?

A timely request generally stays the suspension until the hearing officer issues a decision, which usually means you keep driving in the meantime. Confirm the stay with the DMV when you make the request.

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