Separate DOR track
The Missouri Department of Revenue explains that administrative license action can move separately from the criminal ticket or court case.
Missouri DWI resource
Missouri DWI administrative hearing guide.
A Missouri DWI arrest can create two separate tracks: the criminal case and the Department of Revenue driver-license process. This resource explains the DOR administrative hearing path so readers know why license paperwork should be reviewed quickly.
Form 2385 deadline
The DOR states that a written administrative hearing request tied to Form 2385 has a 15-day timing requirement.
Hearing format
DOR materials explain that administrative alcohol hearings may be scheduled in person or by telephone depending on the request and circumstances.
Checklist
Practical items to review.
- Find the Notice of Suspension/Revocation of Driving Privilege, commonly referenced as Form 2385.
- Confirm the date the notice was issued and compare it to official DOR hearing-request instructions.
- Separate the criminal court date from the Department of Revenue license issue.
- Ask a Missouri DWI attorney whether the administrative hearing, restricted driving options, and court case should be handled together.
Last verified: May 7, 2026