Find DUI Records in Orem
Orem DUI records are public documents held by the Orem Police Department, the 4th District Court, and the Utah Driver License Division. With around 100,000 residents, Orem is one of Utah County's largest cities and borders Provo to the north. Utah Valley University is located in Orem, which adds a student presence to the city's DUI enforcement environment. DUI records in Orem include police arrest reports, court case filings, and driver license action records. This page explains how to find and request those records.
Orem Quick Facts
Orem DUI Records Overview
Orem sits in the northern part of Utah County and shares a border with Provo. The Orem Police Department handles DUI arrests within the city. UVU's campus brings a significant student population to the area, which affects local DUI enforcement patterns especially on evenings and weekends. Each DUI arrest in Orem creates a police report, and when charges are filed, the case moves to the 4th District Court.
DUI records in Orem are held by multiple agencies. The Orem Police Department holds arrest reports. The 4th District Court holds case filings, hearing records, and dispositions. The Utah Driver License Division holds license suspension and revocation records tied to Orem DUI arrests. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation holds statewide criminal history once a conviction is entered. These agencies each hold a different piece of the full DUI record for any given Orem case.
Utah County is the parent jurisdiction for Orem, so county-level resources also apply. The Utah County Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated parts of the county and maintains inmate records accessible at utahcounty.gov/Sheriff. DUI arrests on state highways near Orem may also involve Utah Highway Patrol, whose records follow the same court filing process.
Note: Arrest records in Orem do not indicate a conviction. Always check the 4th District Court case record through XChange to verify the final outcome of any DUI case.
Searching Orem DUI Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange portal at utcourts.gov/xchange is the best tool for Orem DUI court records. A monthly subscription costs $30, and individual searches run between $0.15 and $0.35. Search by name or case number to find 4th District Court records for DUI cases from Orem, including charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes.
If you are a party to the case, the free MyCase portal at mycase.utcourts.gov gives you access to your own case documents. For cases where you are not a named party, you need XChange or an in-person request. Statewide criminal history checks that include Orem DUI convictions are available through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation at bci.utah.gov for $15 per search. BCI is at 3888 W 5400 S, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445.
License action records tied to Orem DUI arrests are held by the Utah Driver License Division at dld.utah.gov/dui. The DLD tracks administrative and court-ordered license actions for DUI arrests across Utah including those made in Orem.
Note: XChange covers Orem DUI records going back many years. Very old records that were not digitized may require an in-person request at the 4th District Court in Provo.
Orem Police Department and DUI Enforcement
The Orem Police Department enforces DUI laws across Orem's road network. Officers make DUI arrests following traffic stops, field sobriety testing, and chemical testing. The department is active on major corridors running through the city, particularly State Street and University Parkway near UVU. Each arrest generates a police report that records the stop circumstances and all testing results.
Orem City's public records and GRAMA information is available through the city website at orem.org. To request a DUI arrest report from the Orem Police Department, submit a GRAMA request identifying the date, the name of the person arrested, and any incident number you have. Orem follows Utah's standard GRAMA processing timeline of up to 10 business days for most requests.
For records involving DUI arrests made by the Utah County Sheriff in areas near Orem, or for county-level records, use the Utah County GRAMA transparency page at utahcounty.gov/Transparency. This covers county agency records including sheriff's office reports. The Utah County Sheriff's Office at utahcounty.gov/Sheriff also maintains inmate and booking information.
The Utah County transparency portal handles GRAMA requests for county-level records that apply to Orem and other cities in Utah County, including DUI-related arrest and law enforcement records.
Court Records for Orem DUI Cases
Orem DUI cases are filed at the 4th District Court, which serves all of Utah County. The court handles DUI charges from Class B misdemeanors for first offenses to felony-level charges for repeat offenders or those involving serious injury. Court records from Orem DUI cases are public and accessible through XChange or in person at the courthouse in Provo.
| Court | Fourth Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 East Center Street, Provo, UT 84606 |
| County | Utah County |
| Online Search | utcourts.gov/xchange |
| Self-Help | utcourts.gov self-help |
Court records for Orem DUI cases include criminal complaints, arraignment documents, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. They are public unless sealed by a court order. Access them through XChange or by requesting copies from the 4th District Court Clerk in Provo. The Utah Courts self-help section offers guides on accessing and understanding DUI case records for Orem and all Utah County cities.
Utah DUI Laws in Orem
Orem DUI cases are governed by Utah state law. Utah's legal BAC limit is .05, set under Utah Code section 41-6a-502. This is the strictest DUI threshold in the country. Any driver in Orem at or above .05 BAC can be arrested for DUI. The lower limit means some drivers who would be legal in other states are not legal in Orem under Utah law.
Utah's metabolite DUI law under Utah Code section 41-6a-517 also applies in Orem. Driving with any measurable level of a controlled substance metabolite in your blood is a criminal offense. This applies regardless of whether impairment was apparent at the time of the stop. Blood tests taken after Orem DUI arrests can produce metabolite-based charges in addition to or instead of impairment-based charges.
Implied consent rules apply to all drivers in Orem under Utah Code section 41-6a-520. By driving in Utah, you agree to submit to a chemical test if an officer suspects DUI. Refusing the test results in a separate license suspension. First refusals bring an 18-month suspension. Subsequent refusals bring 36 months. These records sit with the DLD and are not part of the court case file.
DUI sentencing under Utah Code section 41-6a-505 applies in Orem. First convictions carry a minimum $700 fine and mandatory jail. Courts order an ignition interlock device for at least 18 months. Drivers under 21 face a 3-year IID requirement. Repeat convictions require 3 years of IID. Felony DUI carries a 6-year IID requirement. DUI auto homicide requires 10 years. Utah does not allow DUI pleas to be held in abeyance.
License Penalties and IID Requirements
An Orem DUI arrest triggers two separate processes. The criminal case moves through the 4th District Court in Provo. The license action goes to the Utah Driver License Division. These processes run on independent timelines. A license suspension can happen before the criminal case is resolved. Both leave records associated with the Orem DUI arrest.
The DLD imposes administrative suspensions after an Orem DUI arrest. Refusing a chemical test brings an 18-month suspension for a first offense. Subsequent refusals bring 36 months. Failing the test at .05 BAC or above starts the administrative hearing process. Drivers in Orem can request a hearing within the required window after arrest. All DLD suspension records are at dld.utah.gov/dui.
Following a conviction in an Orem DUI case, the court orders an ignition interlock device. Approved providers are listed at dld.utah.gov/iid. The driver must install the device and comply with monitoring requirements before full driving privileges are restored. The DLD tracks compliance and reinstatement for all IID cases statewide.
Note: Driving with a suspended license after a DUI in Orem is a separate criminal charge under Utah law. Both the 4th District Court sentence and the DLD requirements must be satisfied before driving rights are fully restored.
Requesting Orem DUI Records
Utah's GRAMA law governs all public records requests in Orem and Utah County. GRAMA is codified under Utah Code Title 63G Chapter 2. All government agencies in Orem and Utah County follow GRAMA when responding to records requests. Agencies generally must respond within 10 business days of receiving a complete request.
For Orem Police Department records, submit a GRAMA request through the city at orem.org. Specify the incident date, name of the person involved, and any incident number. Arrest reports, field sobriety test records, and chemical test results can be requested. Responses follow standard GRAMA timelines.
Utah County GRAMA requests for county-level DUI records go through the Utah County transparency page at utahcounty.gov/Transparency. Court records for Orem DUI cases are available through XChange or in person at the 4th District Court in Provo. BCI criminal history checks for $15 are available at bci.utah.gov, and cover all DUI convictions entered in Utah courts including those from Orem cases.
Orem's Location: Utah County
Orem is in Utah County, directly north of Provo. It borders Provo to the south, Lindon to the north, and Lake Mountains to the west. Orem and Provo share the 4th District Court for all DUI case filings. Utah County resources, including the county sheriff, county attorney, and county GRAMA access point, are relevant to DUI records in the Orem area as well as the broader county.
Statewide DUI enforcement statistics are tracked by the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice at ccjj.utah.gov. Highway safety data that includes DUI crash and arrest information for Utah County is published by the Utah Department of Public Safety at highwaysafety.utah.gov. These resources provide context around DUI enforcement in Orem and the surrounding Utah County region.
Nearby Utah Cities
Orem shares the Utah County 4th District Court with its neighbors. Select a city to learn about DUI records in that area.