Midvale DUI Cases and Records
Midvale DUI records are public documents held by law enforcement, courts, and state agencies in Salt Lake County. The city has about 35,000 residents and sits in the south-central part of the Salt Lake Valley along I-15. DUI arrests made by Midvale Police Department officers are processed through the 3rd District Court. These DUI records include arrest reports, charge filings, court case dispositions, and any license actions recorded by the Utah Driver License Division. This page explains how to locate and request DUI records connected to Midvale cases.
Midvale Quick Facts
Midvale DUI Records Overview
Midvale DUI records are created by police, courts, and state licensing agencies. The Midvale Police Department handles DUI enforcement within city limits. Officers patrol city roads and respond to DUI-related calls along State Street and other high-traffic corridors. Utah Highway Patrol covers I-15 and other state routes that pass through the Midvale area. Each DUI arrest produces a police report documenting the stop, sobriety tests, and any chemical test results.
Once charges are filed, the case moves to the 3rd District Court in Salt Lake County. That court holds all criminal case records for Midvale DUI defendants. Records in the court system include the criminal complaint, bail documents, plea filings, and the final disposition. The Utah Driver License Division maintains separate records of any administrative license action tied to a Midvale DUI arrest. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation keeps statewide criminal history data that includes DUI convictions from the 3rd District Court.
Midvale is a compact urban city. It borders Murray to the north, Salt Lake City to the north, and West Jordan to the west. The State Street corridor through Midvale sees significant traffic and active DUI enforcement. Court records for all Midvale DUI cases are part of the Salt Lake County 3rd District Court system, which handles one of the highest volumes of DUI cases in Utah.
Remember that an arrest record does not confirm a conviction. Check the court record for the final outcome of any Midvale DUI case before drawing conclusions from the arrest data alone.
Searching Midvale DUI Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange portal at utcourts.gov/xchange is the main resource for finding Midvale DUI court records. A monthly subscription costs $30. You can search by name or case number to pull up DUI case records, including charges, court dates, and final outcomes for defendants in the 3rd District Court who were charged in Midvale.
Defendants and others directly named in a case can use the free MyCase portal at mycase.utcourts.gov. This gives named parties access to their own records at no cost. It does not allow access to records in cases where you are not a listed party.
The Utah Driver License Division at dld.utah.gov/dui holds records of license actions tied to Midvale DUI arrests. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation at bci.utah.gov offers statewide name-based criminal history checks for $15. BCI is located at 3888 W 5400 S, Taylorsville, UT 84129, reachable at (801) 965-4445. BCI records include DUI convictions from Midvale and all other Salt Lake County courts.
Salt Lake County's GRAMA portal at saltlakecounty.gov handles requests for records held by county agencies, including the Salt Lake County Sheriff and county attorney records tied to Midvale cases.
Midvale Police and DUI Enforcement
The Midvale Police Department handles DUI enforcement within city limits. Officers conduct traffic patrols and respond to impaired driving calls. Every DUI stop generates an incident report held by the department's records division. These reports are public records subject to GRAMA and can be requested by members of the public.
The Salt Lake County Sheriff operates in Salt Lake County and can be reached through slco.org/sheriff. Sheriff records follow the same GRAMA rules as city police records. Utah Highway Patrol handles I-15, which runs through the western edge of Midvale. DUI arrests made by UHP officers near Midvale go through the 3rd District Court in Salt Lake County.
To request Midvale Police Department records, contact the department's records office through the city website at midvalecity.org. Salt Lake County GRAMA requests for county agency records are submitted through the county portal at saltlakecounty.gov.
The Salt Lake County public records portal is shown below. This is the primary system for submitting GRAMA requests for DUI records held by Salt Lake County agencies that serve the Midvale area.
Salt Lake County's GRAMA portal processes requests for records from the county sheriff and other county offices that hold DUI records connected to Midvale and surrounding Salt Lake County cities.
Midvale Court Records for DUI Cases
DUI cases from Midvale are handled by the 3rd District Court in Salt Lake County. This court processes all Salt Lake County criminal matters, from Class B misdemeanors through felonies. A first DUI offense in Midvale is typically a Class B misdemeanor. Repeat DUI charges or cases involving serious injury can be charged as felonies in the same court.
| Court | Third Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 450 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84114 |
| Phone | (801) 238-7300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Online Search | utcourts.gov/xchange |
Court records for Midvale DUI cases include the criminal complaint, bail records, plea documents, sentencing orders, and any probation conditions. These records are public under Utah law except for sealed portions. Access them through the XChange portal or in person at the courthouse. The Utah Courts self-help resource at utcourts.gov provides guides on navigating Utah DUI court records.
Utah DUI Laws in Midvale
Midvale DUI arrests fall under Utah state law. Utah has the lowest legal blood alcohol limit in the nation. Under Utah Code section 41-6a-502, a BAC of .05 or above is a DUI offense. Most states set the limit at .08. Utah lowered to .05 in 2018, and all Midvale DUI cases follow this standard.
Utah's metabolite DUI law under Utah Code section 41-6a-517 also applies in Midvale. This law makes it a crime to drive with any measurable controlled substance metabolite in the bloodstream. Impairment does not have to be visible for a metabolite DUI charge to apply. Blood test results from a Midvale DUI stop may show metabolites that support a charge under this law even when the driver appeared sober to the officer.
Implied consent under Utah Code section 41-6a-520 applies to every driver in Utah. Driving here means consent to a chemical test if an officer suspects DUI. Refusing the test triggers separate penalties recorded by the Driver License Division. These penalties apply on top of any criminal charges that follow.
DUI sentencing in Utah is governed by Utah Code section 41-6a-505. A first Midvale DUI conviction means a minimum $700 fine and mandatory jail time. The court orders an IID for 18 months. Drivers under 21 face 3 years of IID on a first offense. A second DUI brings a 3-year IID term. Felony DUI requires 6 years with an IID. DUI auto homicide requires 10 years of IID. No DUI conviction in Utah can be held in abeyance after a guilty or no-contest plea.
License Actions and IID Requirements
A DUI arrest in Midvale triggers two independent processes. The criminal case runs through the 3rd District Court. The administrative license action runs through the Utah Driver License Division. A driver can lose their license before the criminal case reaches a resolution.
The DLD issues administrative suspensions after a DUI arrest. A first-time refusal to submit to chemical testing brings an 18-month suspension. A second refusal results in a 36-month suspension. A failed chemical test at .05 BAC or above triggers a suspension through the DLD's administrative hearing process. Records of all DLD license actions are at dld.utah.gov/dui.
Ignition interlock device requirements follow a court conviction. The DLD lists approved IID providers at dld.utah.gov/iid. Midvale residents must install the device before their license can be reinstated. IID compliance data goes to the DLD from the provider. Driving on a suspended license after a DUI conviction results in additional criminal charges under Utah law.
Requesting Midvale DUI Records (GRAMA)
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act under Utah Code Title 63G Chapter 2 governs all public records requests. Midvale city agencies and Salt Lake County agencies both must follow GRAMA when responding to DUI records requests.
To request Midvale Police Department records, contact the department's records office through the city website at midvalecity.org. Identify the record by incident date, name, or report number where possible. Police report fees are set by the agency under GRAMA guidelines.
For Salt Lake County agency records, including the county sheriff, use the county GRAMA portal at saltlakecounty.gov. DUI court records for Midvale cases are requested through the 3rd District Court clerk or XChange. Statewide criminal history records are available through BCI at bci.utah.gov for $15 per name check.
Midvale in Salt Lake County
Midvale is part of Salt Lake County, the most populated county in Utah. The county includes Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Sandy, Murray, Cottonwood Heights, and South Salt Lake, all sharing the same 3rd District Court system. The county seat is Salt Lake City, where the main courthouse is located. DUI records from Midvale and all other Salt Lake County cities flow through this shared court system.
Salt Lake County DUI data is tracked as part of Utah's statewide reporting. The Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice at ccjj.utah.gov publishes annual reports on DUI activity across all Utah counties. Utah logged roughly 10,923 DUI arrests statewide in fiscal year 2025. Salt Lake County's contribution to that total includes DUI arrests from Midvale and neighboring cities. The county sheriff, county attorney, and DLD all hold records relevant to DUI cases from Midvale.
Nearby Salt Lake County Cities
Other Salt Lake County cities have DUI records accessible through the same 3rd District Court and county system. Select a city below to see how DUI records work in that area.