SOS-257/258 (1/27/20) Page 1 of 10
REQUEST FOR HEARING
Your appeal will be heard and decided by an attorney-hearing officer who will either appear in person or on screen via video
conferencing equipment. Once a hearing has been scheduled, you will be notified of the date, time and location. After the hearing, a
written decision will be available electronically or mailed to you based on your stated preference.
Your rights:
• You may bring an attorney with you; however, an attorney is not required.
• You may purchase a transcript of the hearing.
• If you disagree with the hearing decision, you can appeal the decision to a Michigan circuit court.
Documents required by the Michigan Department of State
a) Request for Hearing (SOS-257)
b) Substance Use Evaluation (SOS-258): If you have ever been arrested for an alcohol or controlled-substance related offense, you
must submit this form. The form must be completed, signed and dated within the last 90 days or it cannot be accepted.
c) If this hearing is the result of an alcohol or controlled-substance related driving offense:
• A laboratory report from a 12-Panel Urinalysis Drug Screen – This report must include at least two integrity variables
such as specific gravity, urine creatinine or pH level.
• Documentation of sobriety – Your sobriety must be confirmed by friends, family and co-workers, who are in a position to
know, observe and personally attest to your habits regarding the use of alcohol or controlled substances. You must either
submit three to six notarized testimonial letters with this form or bring three to six witnesses to your hearing who will testify
as to your sobriety. Letters must be signed, dated and notarized with a complete mailing address and telephone number where
the writer can be reached between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern time. Letters must contain the following information about you:
1. The person’s relationship to you.
2. How often the person sees you.
3. How long the person has known you.
4. The last time the person saw or had knowledge of you drinking or using controlled substances.
5. The amount of alcohol or controlled substance the person knows you consumed on the last occasion.
6. What social activities you participate in involving alcohol or controlled substances.
7. The person’s knowledge of your past or current involvement in treatment or a support group.
• Evidence of support (as applicable) – Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) sign-in sheets, letters or other evidence that shows you
are attending a structured support group. If you have a sponsor, you should also include a notarized letter from that person.
• An ignition interlock report – If you have a restricted driver’s license and are required to use an ignition interlock device,
you must submit a report from the interlock vendor if you are requesting removal of the device. The report must state that the
ignition interlock device has been properly installed for at least the minimum time required by law and indicate whether any
alcohol readings or other violations have registered. The report must be an original with a raised seal that is no more than 30
days old when it is submitted with your hearing request. If you are using DAIS to request a hearing please submit proof from
the interlock vendor that you have requested an electronic copy of the report be delivered directly to AHS. If you are
appealing an ignition interlock violation, a full interlock report is not required.
d) Additional evidence – If you have ever attended a driver’s license appeal hearing, please refer to your last hearing order for any
additional information you may be required to submit. You may also submit any other evidence you believe is relevant to your
case.