Search Salt Lake City DUI Records
Salt Lake City DUI records are public documents held by several agencies. The city is the state capital and Utah's largest city, home to about 210,000 residents. DUI arrests made by the Salt Lake City Police Department go into the court system through the 3rd District Court in Salt Lake County. These DUI records include arrest reports, court case filings, disposition data, and license action notices from the Utah Driver License Division. This page explains how to find DUI records tied to Salt Lake City cases.
Salt Lake City Quick Facts
Salt Lake City DUI Records Overview
Salt Lake City sees a high volume of DUI cases each year. The Salt Lake City Police Department makes DUI arrests throughout the city, and Utah Highway Patrol also operates in the Salt Lake area. Each arrest creates multiple records. The police report documents the stop, field sobriety tests, and any breath or blood test results. Once charges are filed, the case moves to the 3rd District Court, where it becomes part of the public court record.
DUI records in Salt Lake City can span several agencies. The police hold arrest reports. The 3rd District Court holds case filings, hearing dates, and final dispositions. The Utah Driver License Division holds records of any license suspension or revocation tied to the DUI. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation holds statewide criminal history records that include DUI convictions. Knowing which agency holds which piece of the record helps you search more efficiently.
Salt Lake County is home to one of the busiest court systems in Utah. The 3rd District Court handles thousands of criminal cases each year, and DUI cases make up a significant share. Court records for Salt Lake City DUI cases are available through the Utah Courts XChange portal and in person at the courthouse.
Note: DUI arrest records and court records are separate. An arrest record does not prove a conviction. Always confirm case disposition before drawing any conclusions about a DUI record.
Searching Salt Lake City DUI Records Online
Several online tools give access to Salt Lake City DUI records. The Utah Courts XChange portal at utcourts.gov/xchange is the main tool for finding court case records. XChange costs $30 per month for a subscription and $0.15 to $0.35 per search. You can search by name or case number and pull up DUI case details including charges, hearing dates, and final outcomes for Salt Lake City defendants.
If you were a party to the case, you can use the free MyCase portal at mycase.utcourts.gov. This portal lets defendants and others directly named in a case view their own documents at no charge. It does not give access to records for cases where you are not a named party.
The Utah Driver License Division at dld.utah.gov/dui maintains records of license suspensions and revocations tied to DUI arrests. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation at bci.utah.gov provides name-based criminal history checks for $15. BCI is located at 3888 W 5400 S, Taylorsville, UT 84129, and can be reached at (801) 965-4445. These statewide records include DUI convictions entered in Salt Lake City courts.
Note: XChange shows case records going back many years for Salt Lake City. Older paper-only records may need an in-person request at the courthouse.
Salt Lake City Police Department and DUI Enforcement
The Salt Lake City Police Department handles DUI enforcement within city limits. Officers conduct traffic stops, DUI checkpoints, and saturation patrols. Each DUI arrest generates a police report that records the circumstances of the stop, field sobriety test results, and any chemical test data. These reports are held by the department's records division.
You can request Salt Lake City Police Department DUI arrest records through the GRAMA process. The department accepts requests in person at the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building, 475 South 300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. In-person hours are Monday through Friday, 12 PM to 4 PM. The department also accepts online submissions through the MySLC GRAMA portal at myslc.gov.
The Salt Lake City Police GRAMA-Media Coordinator is Candee Allred, reached at (801) 799-3871. Police reports cost $15 per report for up to 50 pages, with $0.25 per page after that. Traffic accident reports also cost $15. Body camera video requests cost $33, and redaction work is billed at $46 per hour. There is also an online GRAMA portal at police.slc.gov.
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Rosie Rivera, also operates in the Salt Lake City area. The sheriff's office can be reached at (385) 468-9898 through the Salt Lake County Sheriff website. Utah Highway Patrol handles DUI enforcement on state highways and interstates that pass through the city.
The Salt Lake City Police Department records portal is shown below. This page explains how to submit a GRAMA request for police reports, including DUI arrest records from Salt Lake City.
The MySLC portal allows residents to submit GRAMA requests online for Salt Lake City police records, including DUI-related arrest reports and incident files.
Court Records for Salt Lake City DUI Cases
DUI cases filed in Salt Lake City go through the 3rd District Court. This court covers all of Salt Lake County and handles criminal cases ranging from infractions to felonies. Most DUI cases in Salt Lake City are Class B misdemeanors for first offenses, but repeat DUI charges or DUI cases involving injury can become felonies filed 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 Salt Lake City DUI cases include the criminal complaint, bail and bond records, plea agreements, sentencing documents, and any appeals. These records are public under Utah law except for portions sealed by court order. You can view them through XChange or request copies from the 3rd District Court Clerk. The Utah Courts self-help page at utcourts.gov has guides on navigating DUI-related court processes.
Utah DUI Laws That Apply in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City DUI cases are governed by Utah state law. Utah has the strictest DUI threshold in the country. Under Utah Code section 41-6a-502, a driver is impaired if their blood alcohol concentration reaches .05 or above. Most other states use .08. Utah lowered the limit in 2018 and it remains the lowest legal BAC in the nation. Any DUI arrest in Salt Lake City follows this standard.
Utah also has a metabolite DUI law under Utah Code section 41-6a-517. This law makes it illegal to drive with any measurable amount of a controlled substance metabolite in your system, even if you are not actively impaired. This applies to marijuana and other drugs. Salt Lake City DUI arrests can result from blood tests showing metabolites even when impairment was not obvious to the officer.
Implied consent rules apply to all drivers in Salt Lake City under Utah Code section 41-6a-520. By driving in Utah, you give implied consent to a chemical test if an officer suspects DUI. Refusing the test carries its own penalties separate from the DUI charge itself. Implied consent refusals appear in license records held by the Driver License Division.
Utah DUI sentencing is covered under Utah Code section 41-6a-505. A first DUI conviction carries a minimum $700 fine and mandatory jail time. The court also orders an ignition interlock device for 18 months. Drivers under 21 face a 3-year IID requirement on a first offense. Second and subsequent offenses bring a 3-year IID requirement. Felony DUI carries a 6-year IID requirement, and DUI auto homicide convictions result in a 10-year IID requirement. DUI convictions in Utah cannot be held in abeyance; guilty or no-contest pleas are final.
License Penalties and IID Requirements
A DUI arrest in Salt Lake City triggers two separate processes. The criminal case goes through the 3rd District Court. The license action goes through the Utah Driver License Division. These are independent of each other. You can lose your license even before the criminal case is resolved.
The Driver License Division imposes administrative suspensions following a DUI arrest. If you refuse a chemical test, your license is suspended for 18 months on a first refusal and 36 months on a subsequent refusal. A failed chemical test at or above the .05 BAC threshold results in a suspension tied to the administrative hearing process. Records of these actions are held by the DLD at dld.utah.gov/dui.
Ignition interlock device requirements follow a court conviction. IID providers approved by the state are listed at dld.utah.gov/iid. Drivers must install the device before their license is reinstated, and compliance records are submitted to the DLD. Salt Lake City residents should contact the DLD directly for current reinstatement requirements and IID instructions.
Note: Driving on a suspended license after a DUI carries additional criminal penalties in Utah. Compliance with both the court order and the DLD requirements is necessary to restore full driving privileges.
Requesting Salt Lake City DUI Records
GRAMA, the Government Records Access and Management Act under Utah Code Title 63G Chapter 2, governs public records requests in Utah. Both city and county agencies follow GRAMA rules when responding to requests for DUI records. Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County each have their own GRAMA processes.
For Salt Lake City Police Department records, submit requests through the MySLC GRAMA portal at myslc.gov or in person at 475 South 300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Police reports cost $15 for up to 50 pages. The GRAMA coordinator for police records is Candee Allred at (801) 799-3871. You can also submit requests through the police department's own GRAMA page at police.slc.gov.
For county-level records, Salt Lake County maintains a GRAMA request portal at saltlakecounty.gov. This covers records held by county agencies, including the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office. Court records are requested separately through the 3rd District Court Clerk or through the XChange portal. BCI criminal history checks for $15 cover statewide records and can be requested at bci.utah.gov.
Salt Lake City's Location: Salt Lake County
Salt Lake City is the county seat of Salt Lake County and the center of Utah's most populated area. The county surrounds the city and contains several other large cities including West Valley City, West Jordan, Sandy, and Murray. DUI records for all of these cities flow through the same 3rd District Court system that handles Salt Lake City cases.
Salt Lake County resources include the county sheriff, county attorney, and county GRAMA records office. The county's criminal justice data is also tracked by the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice at ccjj.utah.gov. Statewide highway safety data that includes DUI statistics is maintained by the Utah Department of Public Safety at highwaysafety.utah.gov. These resources provide broader context around DUI enforcement in Salt Lake City and across the county.
Nearby Utah Cities
Other Salt Lake County cities and nearby cities also have DUI records accessible through the same court and county system. Select a city below to learn how DUI records work in that area.