Montana § 61-5-211 - Right Of Appeal To Court
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-5-211 — Right Of Appeal To Court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-5-211. Right Of Appeal To Court
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.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-5-211
What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-5-211 cover?
Section 61-5-211 ("Right Of Appeal To Court") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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