Search South Jordan DUI Records
South Jordan DUI records are maintained by the South Jordan Police Department, Salt Lake County, and the Utah court system. South Jordan is a fast-growing suburb south of Salt Lake City with roughly 75,000 residents. DUI arrests made in South Jordan are processed through Salt Lake County, and the resulting court cases are handled by the 3rd District Court. If you need to look up a DUI record from South Jordan, this guide explains where those records are kept and how to access them.
South Jordan Quick Facts
South Jordan DUI Records
DUI records from South Jordan exist at multiple levels of government. The South Jordan Police Department keeps arrest reports, booking records, and internal incident files. Salt Lake County maintains jail booking records for those held at the county jail. The 3rd District Court holds all court documents tied to DUI cases filed in Salt Lake County, including South Jordan cases.
When a South Jordan officer makes a DUI arrest, several records are created. The arresting officer writes an incident report. A breathalyzer or blood test result is documented and attached to the case file. The driver receives a notice of suspension from the Utah Driver License Division. Each of these documents may end up in a different system, which is why searching for a South Jordan DUI record often means checking more than one source.
Utah reported 10,923 DUI arrests statewide in fiscal year 2025. South Jordan sits in one of the most active corridors in Salt Lake County. The city's growth and its position along major commuter routes mean DUI enforcement is an ongoing priority for the South Jordan Police Department. Records going back several years are accessible through the court and public records systems described below.
Note: Arrest records and court records are separate documents. An arrest record does not always mean a conviction appeared in the case.
Searching South Jordan DUI Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange portal is the primary online tool for finding South Jordan DUI court records. XChange is run by the Utah court system and covers all district courts, including the 3rd District. You can search by name or case number. A subscription costs $30 per month. Individual searches cost between $0.15 and $0.35, and document copies range from $0.50 to $1.00 each. Access XChange at utcourts.gov/xchange.
If you are a party to the case, the free MyCase portal at mycase.utcourts.gov lets you view your own case filings at no cost. This is useful for defendants or their attorneys who need to review case documents without paying XChange fees. Questions about MyCase can be directed to selfhelp@utcourts.gov or by texting 801-742-1898.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov provides name-based criminal history checks that include DUI convictions. BCI is located at 3888 W 5400 S in Taylorsville and charges $15 for a standard name check. BCI records show conviction data but may not include pending cases or dismissed charges. The Utah Driver License Division at dld.utah.gov/dui tracks DUI-related license actions separately from court records.
Note: Online court records may not reflect recent filings. Allow a few days after a hearing for new documents to appear in XChange.
South Jordan Police and DUI Enforcement
The South Jordan Police Department handles DUI investigations within city limits. Officers are trained in field sobriety tests, breathalyzer operation, and blood draw procedures. Utah uses a .05 BAC limit under Utah Code § 41-6a-502, the lowest legal limit in the United States. A driver can also be arrested for DUI without reaching .05 if impairment is evident. Utah's metabolite law under Utah Code § 41-6a-517 makes it illegal to drive with any detectable controlled substance in the body.
After a South Jordan DUI arrest, the officer submits the case to the Salt Lake County prosecutor's office. Most DUI defendants are booked into the Salt Lake County Jail at (385) 468-8400. The booking record becomes a public record in Salt Lake County. South Jordan Police incident reports can be requested separately from the department itself under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act.
More information about South Jordan city services is available at sjc.utah.gov.
Court Records for South Jordan DUI Cases
South Jordan DUI cases are filed in the 3rd District Court of Salt Lake County. This court handles all felony and class A misdemeanor DUI charges. Most first-offense DUIs in South Jordan are filed as class B misdemeanors, which are also handled by this court. The 3rd District Court is part of the Utah court system and its records are accessible through XChange.
Court records for South Jordan DUI cases include the charging documents, plea information, sentencing orders, and any probation terms. If the case went to trial, trial transcripts and jury records are also on file. Dismissed cases and acquittals still generate court records. Those records remain searchable in the XChange system, though the outcome will show no conviction.
To request paper copies of court records, contact the 3rd District Court clerk directly. You can also visit the courthouse in person and request documents at the clerk's window. Utah courts follow state-level fee schedules for copies. The Utah Courts self-help page at utcourts.gov has guides on how to navigate court records.
Note: The 3rd District Court handles cases from all of Salt Lake County, so search results may include people with similar names from other cities.
Utah DUI Laws That Apply in South Jordan
South Jordan drivers are subject to Utah state DUI law. Utah's .05 BAC threshold under Utah Code § 41-6a-502 is the strictest in the country. A first DUI carries a minimum fine of $700 along with mandatory jail time or community service. Sentencing guidelines are set out in Utah Code § 41-6a-505.
Utah treats DUI as a strict liability offense. This means the prosecutor does not need to prove intent. The state only needs to show that the driver operated a vehicle with a BAC at or above the legal limit, or while impaired. A guilty or no-contest plea cannot be held in abeyance in Utah, which means there is no deferred sentencing option for DUI cases in South Jordan or anywhere else in the state.
Repeat offenders face harsher penalties. A second DUI within ten years is a class A misdemeanor. A third offense within ten years is a third-degree felony. The Utah 24/7 Sobriety Program is available for some repeat offenders as an alternative to incarceration. Participation in the program requires daily check-ins and is monitored by law enforcement.
License Actions and IID Requirements
A DUI arrest in South Jordan triggers two separate processes: a criminal case and an administrative license action. The Utah Driver License Division handles the license side independently of the court case. A first-offense DUI results in a 120-day suspension. Refusing a chemical test under Utah's implied consent law at Utah Code § 41-6a-520 leads to an 18-month license suspension for a first refusal and 36 months for subsequent refusals.
Ignition interlock devices, or IIDs, are required for most DUI convictions in Utah. A first offense requires 18 months of IID use, extended to three years if the driver was under 21. A second offense requires three years of IID use. Felony DUI convictions carry a six-year IID requirement, and auto homicide DUI convictions require ten years. IID providers approved by the state are listed at dld.utah.gov/iid.
The Utah Driver License Division at dld.utah.gov/dui maintains the state DUI tracking system and requires law enforcement agencies to report DUI arrests within five workdays. South Jordan drivers who want to challenge a license suspension must request a hearing with the DLD within ten days of the arrest.
How to Request South Jordan DUI Records
Records requests for South Jordan DUI cases can go to three places depending on the type of record you need. For police reports and incident files from the South Jordan Police Department, you submit a GRAMA request to the city. For court records, you use XChange or contact the 3rd District Court. For criminal history records, you contact the Utah BCI.
GRAMA requests to South Jordan City follow Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, codified at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2. The city must respond within 10 business days. Standard copy costs are $0.25 per page. Contact South Jordan City at sjc.utah.gov to start a public records request.
For Salt Lake County-level records, including jail booking data and sheriff's office files, submit your GRAMA request through the Salt Lake County records portal at saltlakecounty.gov. The county follows the same 10-business-day response window and $0.25-per-page copy rate as the city.
The Salt Lake County GRAMA portal is shown below. Many requesters start here when looking for arrest and booking information tied to South Jordan DUI cases.
The Salt Lake County public records portal is managed by the county recorder's office and covers all jurisdictions within Salt Lake County, including South Jordan.
Note: GRAMA requests for South Jordan police reports are separate from court records requests. Each requires its own submission to the correct agency.
South Jordan in Salt Lake County
South Jordan is one of the fastest-growing cities in Salt Lake County. The city sits in the southwest corner of the Salt Lake Valley, bordered by West Jordan, Riverton, and Herriman. All DUI cases from South Jordan fall under the jurisdiction of the Salt Lake County court system. For a full overview of how Salt Lake County handles DUI records, fees, and court access, visit the county records page.
The Utah Criminal Justice Commission publishes DUI data for all of Utah at ccjj.utah.gov. Statewide highway safety data is available through the Utah Department of Public Safety at highwaysafety.utah.gov.
Nearby Cities in Salt Lake County
DUI records for nearby cities are handled by the same Salt Lake County court system. Select a city below to learn more about DUI records in that area.