# Mont. Code Ann. § 61-8-1017: 61-8-1017 Right of appeal to court

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 61-8-1017
- **Heading:** 61-8-1017 Right of appeal to court
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 61 / Chapter 8 / Part 10 / Section 61-8-1017

## Text

61-8-1017 . Right of appeal to court. (1) Within 30 days after notice of the right to a hearing has been given by a peace officer, a person may file a petition to challenge the license suspension or revocation in the district court in the county where the arrest was made.

(2) The court has jurisdiction and shall set the matter for hearing. The court shall give at least 10 days' written notice of the hearing to the county attorney of the county where the arrest was made and to the city attorney if the incident leading to the suspension or revocation resulted in a charge filed in a city or municipal court. The county attorney or city attorney may represent the state. If the county attorney and the city attorney cannot agree on who will represent the state, the county attorney shall represent the state.

(3) Upon request of the petitioner, the court may issue a stay of the suspension or revocation action pending the hearing.

(4) The court shall take testimony, examine the facts of the case, and determine whether the petitioner is entitled to a license or whether the petitioner's license is subject to suspension or revocation based on no other issues than:

(a) whether a peace officer had a basis for requesting a test or tests as set forth in 61-8-1016 , and

(b) whether the person refused to submit to one or more tests designated by the peace officer.

(5) This section does not grant a right of appeal to a state court if a driver's license is suspended or revoked pursuant to a tribal law or regulation that requires alcohol or drug testing of motor vehicle operators.

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