Chapter 7. Hearings Chemical test refusal hearings You are entitled to a hearing before the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) within 15 days of a chemical test refusal. Chemical Test Refusal Hearings are only conducted at the Boston (Haymarket) Service Center between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm on a walk-in basis. At this hearing, you may present witnesses, documents, and any other evidence you wish to be considered. There are only 3 issues that can be challenged during the hearing, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90 Section 24: 1. Did the police officer have reasonable grounds to believe that you had been Operating Under the Influence? 2. Were you placed under arrest? 3. Did you refuse the chemical test? If any of these can be effectively proven in the negative, the RMV will rescind the suspension/ revocation. Additional Resources for Chemical test refusal hearings * Alcohol and Drug Suspensions for Over 21 Years of Age * Alcohol and Drug Suspensions for Under 21 Years of Age Junior Operator Suspension Hearings All Junior Operator suspensions/revocations are mandatory under state law; therefore the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) cannot alter these suspensions/revocations. Junior Operators are not eligible to apply for hardship licenses; therefore, hearings for Junior Operator suspensions/revocations are not required. However, you may request a hearing on the accuracy of the RMV's record only. If you feel that an error has been made, you will need to present documentation to an RMV Hearings Officer to demonstrate that you were found not guilty or not responsible for the reported violation. Junior Operators with alcohol or drug convictions should follow policies detailed in the Alcohol or drug suspension hearings section above. Additional Resources for Junior operator suspension hearings * Junior operator violations 06/18https://www.mass.gov/info-details/alcohol-and-drug-suspensions-for-over-21-years-of-age https://www.mass.gov/info-details/alcohol-and-drug-suspensions-for-under-21-years-of-age https://www.mass.gov/service-details/junior-operator-violations