DUI Records in Taylorsville
Taylorsville DUI records are maintained by the Taylorsville City Police Department, Salt Lake County, and the Utah court system. With roughly 60,000 residents, Taylorsville is a major city in central Salt Lake County. It is also the physical home of the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, which stores criminal history records for the entire state. DUI court cases from Taylorsville are handled by the 3rd District Court of Salt Lake County. This guide explains how to access and request Taylorsville DUI records at every level.
Taylorsville Quick Facts
Taylorsville DUI Records
DUI records from Taylorsville flow through three main systems. The Taylorsville City Police Department creates the initial arrest report and documents the incident. Salt Lake County processes booking records for those held at the county jail. The 3rd District Court creates and keeps the official court case file for every Taylorsville DUI prosecution.
Taylorsville has a unique connection to statewide DUI record-keeping. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, which maintains the state's criminal history database, is physically located in Taylorsville at 3888 West 5400 South. The BCI receives DUI conviction reports from courts across the state and adds them to the statewide criminal history system. If you need to check a DUI conviction for someone in Utah, the BCI in Taylorsville is one of the most direct paths to that information.
Utah reported 10,923 DUI arrests statewide in fiscal year 2025. Salt Lake County cities like Taylorsville contribute a significant share of those arrests. Taylorsville's central location and major roadways mean DUI stops are a regular part of local enforcement activity.
Note: BCI records include conviction data from across Utah, not just Taylorsville. A BCI check will reflect the person's full statewide DUI history.
Searching Taylorsville DUI Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange is the primary online resource for Taylorsville DUI court records. XChange covers all Utah district courts, including the 3rd District. A monthly subscription is $30. Individual searches cost $0.15 to $0.35. Document copies are $0.50 to $1.00 each. You can search by name or case number.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov offers name-based criminal history reports for $15. Because BCI is located in Taylorsville, it has a close operational tie to the local criminal justice system. BCI reports include DUI convictions from all Utah courts and are commonly used for official record checks. The BCI can be reached at (801) 965-4445.
Parties to a Taylorsville DUI case can use the free MyCase portal at mycase.utcourts.gov. This system is free for defendants and their attorneys. It shows filings, hearings, and case status. For technical support, contact selfhelp@utcourts.gov or text 801-742-1898.
Note: BCI criminal history reports reflect convictions only. Pending cases and dismissed charges will not appear on a standard BCI name check.
Taylorsville Police and DUI Enforcement
The Taylorsville City Police Department handles DUI enforcement within city limits. Officers patrol major roads and respond to reports of impaired driving. Utah's DUI limit of .05 BAC under Utah Code § 41-6a-502 is the strictest in the country. Drivers can also be arrested under Utah's metabolite law at Utah Code § 41-6a-517 if any controlled substance metabolite is detected in their system.
After a Taylorsville DUI arrest, the officer submits the case to the Salt Lake County District Attorney. Most DUI defendants are booked at the Salt Lake County Jail at (385) 468-8400. The Salt Lake County Sheriff at slco.org/sheriff handles jail operations. Taylorsville City Police maintain their own incident files that are separate from the court and BCI records.
The Utah BCI, physically based in Taylorsville, is the state repository for DUI conviction records. Visit bci.utah.gov or call (801) 965-4445 for more information.
Court Records for Taylorsville DUI Cases
Taylorsville DUI cases are heard in the 3rd District Court of Salt Lake County. This court handles all DUI charges arising from Taylorsville, from class B misdemeanors through felony DUI counts. The 3rd District is part of the Utah court system and its records are fully searchable through the XChange portal.
A typical Taylorsville DUI court record includes the criminal complaint or information, notice of charges, all pretrial motions, plea documents, sentencing orders, and any probation conditions imposed by the judge. If the defendant went to trial, the trial record and transcript are also part of the file. All of these documents are public unless sealed by court order.
For in-person access, visit the 3rd District Court clerk's office directly. Staff can search by name or case number and make copies on request. Fees follow the standard Utah court fee schedule. More information is available at utcourts.gov.
Utah DUI Laws in Taylorsville
Taylorsville drivers are subject to Utah state DUI law. The .05 BAC limit at Utah Code § 41-6a-502 applies on all public roads. A first DUI conviction in Taylorsville results in a minimum $700 fine, mandatory jail or community service, and a driver's license suspension. Sentencing rules are set out in Utah Code § 41-6a-505.
Utah DUI is a strict liability offense. The prosecution does not need to prove the driver meant to break the law. Showing the driver had a BAC at or above .05, or was impaired by any substance, is enough. A guilty or no-contest plea in Taylorsville cannot be held in abeyance. Utah does not allow deferred sentencing for DUI convictions.
Felony DUI applies after three or more convictions within ten years, or when a DUI causes serious injury or death. Felony cases carry longer IID terms and more severe sentencing ranges. The Utah 24/7 Sobriety Program is available to some repeat DUI offenders in Salt Lake County as a court-ordered alternative to incarceration.
License Actions and IID in Taylorsville
A DUI arrest in Taylorsville starts a separate administrative case with the Utah Driver License Division. The DLD tracks all DUI-related license actions at dld.utah.gov/dui. Law enforcement has five workdays to report the arrest to the DLD. A first DUI conviction brings a 120-day license suspension. Drivers who refuse chemical testing under Utah Code § 41-6a-520 face an 18-month suspension on the first refusal and 36 months on any later refusal.
An ignition interlock device is required for most Taylorsville DUI convictions. First offenders must use an IID for 18 months, or three years if under 21. Second offenses require three years of IID use. Felony DUI convictions carry a six-year IID requirement. Auto homicide DUI convictions require ten years. Approved IID providers for Utah are listed at dld.utah.gov/iid.
Note: The IID requirement period begins when driving privileges are restored after the suspension period ends, not at the date of the DUI arrest.
How to Request Taylorsville DUI Records
Requests for Taylorsville DUI records go to different agencies depending on what you need. Police reports from the Taylorsville City Police require a GRAMA request to Taylorsville City at taylorsvilleut.gov. Utah GRAMA law at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2 requires a 10-business-day response. Standard copies are $0.25 per page.
For Salt Lake County jail and booking records, submit a GRAMA request through the county's public records portal at saltlakecounty.gov. The county follows the same 10-business-day window. For statewide criminal history, the Utah BCI at bci.utah.gov charges $15 for a name check. BCI is at 3888 W 5400 S, Taylorsville UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445.
The Salt Lake County GRAMA portal covers county-level DUI records for Taylorsville. City-level police reports require a separate request to Taylorsville City.
Note: Court records from the 3rd District Court must be requested through XChange or the court clerk. The city and county GRAMA portals do not cover court records.
Taylorsville in Salt Lake County
Taylorsville is centrally located in Salt Lake County. It shares DUI record systems with other Salt Lake County cities like Murray, Midvale, and West Valley City. The 3rd District Court handles DUI cases from all of these cities. Taylorsville's position as the home of the Utah BCI gives it a unique role in how statewide DUI records are stored and accessed. For a broader overview of Salt Lake County DUI records and court access, visit the county page.
Statewide DUI data is published by the Utah Criminal Justice Commission at ccjj.utah.gov. Utah highway safety statistics are available at highwaysafety.utah.gov.
Nearby Salt Lake County Cities
These cities share the same 3rd District Court and Salt Lake County records systems as Taylorsville. Click any city for DUI record details.