Box Elder County DUI Records
Box Elder County DUI records are held by the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office and the 1st District Court in Brigham City. Searching DUI records in Box Elder County means looking at arrest logs, court case filings, and DUI convictions processed through local law enforcement and the state court system. Box Elder County is located in northern Utah along the Idaho border and has a population of about 57,000. Both online and in-person options are available for finding DUI records in Box Elder County.
Box Elder County Quick Facts
Box Elder County DUI Records Overview
DUI records in Box Elder County originate with the arresting agency and move through the state court system. The Box Elder County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for unincorporated parts of the county. The Brigham City Police Department handles DUI arrests within the city. All DUI cases end up at the 1st District Court, where they become part of the public court record.
The Box Elder County Clerk's office is located at 1 South Main Street, Suite 10, Brigham City, UT 84302. The phone number is (435) 734-3393. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The clerk's office handles GRAMA requests for county records including DUI arrest information and related county documents. For court records, the 1st District Court is the right place to search Box Elder County DUI case filings.
The Box Elder County website has a services portal at boxeldercountyut.gov/101/Services where you can find information about GRAMA requests and access county records. The GIS and mapping system at gis.boxeldercounty.org covers geographic data for the county but does not contain DUI case records directly.
The Box Elder County Clerk manages public records for the county and can direct you to the right agency for DUI arrest records and court filings.
DUI arrest records from the Box Elder County Sheriff can be requested through GRAMA or found in the Utah Courts XChange system for court case details.
| Court |
1st District Court Box Elder County Brigham City, UT 84302 |
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| County Clerk | 1 S Main Street, Suite 10, Brigham City, UT 84302 (435) 734-3393 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| GRAMA Portal | boxeldercountyut.gov/101/Services |
How to Search Box Elder DUI Records
Searching DUI records in Box Elder County can be done online or in person. The Utah Courts XChange system is the best online tool for finding Box Elder County DUI case records from the 1st District Court. You can subscribe at utcourts.gov/xchange for $30 per month or $240 per year. Searches cost $0.15 to $0.35 each, and document downloads are $0.50 to $1.00 per file.
To search in person, visit the 1st District Court in Brigham City. Bring the name of the person involved in the DUI case, or the case number if you have it. Court staff can help you locate Box Elder County DUI case files. Certified copies of DUI court records are available for a fee. For arrest records separate from court filings, contact the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office or the Brigham City Police Department directly.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, or BCI, also maintains statewide criminal history records that include DUI convictions. The BCI is located at 3888 West 5400 South, Taylorsville, UT 84129. The phone number is (801) 965-4445. A name-based criminal history check costs $15. The BCI website is bci.utah.gov. This is a good way to find out if a person has a DUI conviction on their record in Box Elder County or anywhere else in Utah.
Note: Parties to a DUI case can access their own records for free through the MyCase portal at mycase.utcourts.gov without a subscription.
DUI Enforcement in Box Elder County
Box Elder County law enforcement agencies make DUI arrests across a large geographic area. The county covers the northwestern corner of Utah, including communities along Interstate 15, US Highway 89, and US Highway 30. The Box Elder County Sheriff patrols rural roads and responds to DUI calls in areas outside city limits. Brigham City police handle DUI stops within city boundaries.
Utah's statewide DUI data from fiscal year 2025 shows about 10,923 total DUI arrests, roughly 31.1 per 10,000 residents. Box Elder County, with its moderate population of 57,000, contributes a portion of those arrests. The county's position along major highways increases exposure to impaired driving incidents. The Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice publishes annual DUI counts that include Box Elder County numbers.
The Utah Highway Patrol also enforces DUI laws on state highways in Box Elder County. When a trooper or deputy makes a DUI arrest, they submit a report to the Utah Driver License Division within 5 workdays. The DUI citation and arrest report become the basis for both the administrative license action and the criminal court case in Box Elder County.
Court Records for Box Elder DUI Cases
All DUI cases in Box Elder County go through the 1st District Court. This court covers Box Elder County along with Cache and Rich counties. When a DUI case is filed, the court creates a case record with all filings from the initial complaint to the final disposition. These records include bail hearings, pretrial motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. All of these are public records accessible through XChange or in person.
Utah Courts XChange at utcourts.gov/xchange gives you access to 1st District Court DUI records from Box Elder County. You can search by defendant name to find DUI cases. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and dispositions. For older or archived DUI case records, the Utah State Archives holds historical court records that are no longer in the active court system.
The Utah State Courts general information page at utcourts.gov explains the DUI court process and what records are created at each step. Box Elder County DUI cases follow this same process.
Note: Court records in the XChange system are updated as cases progress, so a DUI case may show as pending until a conviction, dismissal, or acquittal is entered.
Utah DUI Laws Affecting Box Elder County
Box Elder County DUI arrests are made under Utah state law. The key statute is Utah Code Section 41-6a-502, which sets the blood alcohol limit at .05. Utah became the first state in the nation to lower the limit to .05 BAC in 2019. This applies to every driver in Box Elder County regardless of where they are from.
Utah's metabolite DUI law under Utah Code Section 41-6a-517 makes it illegal to drive with any measurable controlled substance in your system. This includes marijuana, prescription drugs, and other substances. A person can be charged with DUI in Box Elder County even if their driving was not visibly impaired, as long as a metabolite is detected. This is one of the strictest DUI standards in the United States.
Mandatory sentencing for a first DUI offense in Utah includes a minimum fine of $700, jail time or home confinement, and an ignition interlock device. These requirements apply to Box Elder County DUI convictions. More details on Utah DUI sentencing are available at utah-dui.com.
IID Requirements and License Actions in Box Elder County
A DUI conviction in Box Elder County leads to mandatory action on your driver's license and an ignition interlock device requirement. The Utah Driver License Division at dld.utah.gov/dui handles all DUI-related license actions. The DLD receives DUI arrest reports within 5 workdays and begins the administrative process separate from the criminal court case.
For a first DUI conviction in Box Elder County, the IID requirement is 18 months. Drivers under 21 face a 3-year IID period. A second or later DUI conviction requires a 3-year IID. A felony DUI conviction in Box Elder County results in a 6-year IID requirement. The approved IID provider list is at dld.utah.gov/iid. Drivers must use an approved provider to meet the court's requirement.
Utah's 24/7 Sobriety Program may apply to repeat DUI offenders in Box Elder County. This program requires twice-daily breath or alcohol testing as a condition of release. Utah shares all DUI convictions with other states and Canadian provinces, meaning a Box Elder County DUI can affect driving privileges across the country.
Access Box Elder DUI Records Under GRAMA
GRAMA, Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, gives the public the right to request DUI records from Box Elder County agencies. The law is at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2. Under GRAMA, you can request DUI arrest records, incident reports, and booking information from the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office or other law enforcement agencies in the county.
Submit a written GRAMA request to the Box Elder County Clerk at 1 South Main Street, Suite 10, Brigham City, UT 84302. You can also use the services portal at boxeldercountyut.gov/101/Services. Box Elder County has 10 business days to respond to a GRAMA request. The agency can extend this by 5 additional days if needed. Copy fees are typically $0.25 per page for standard records.
DUI court records in Box Elder County are subject to the Utah Rules of Court rather than GRAMA for direct access. Most DUI case filings are public records. Contact the 1st District Court clerk for copies of Box Elder County DUI court documents. The court can tell you what is available and the cost for certified copies.
Cities in Box Elder County
Box Elder County includes Brigham City and several smaller communities. All DUI cases in Box Elder County are filed at the 1st District Court serving the county seat of Brigham City.
Brigham City is the county seat and largest city in Box Elder County. DUI records for all cities and towns in the county run through the 1st District Court and the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
Box Elder County borders Cache, Rich, and Weber counties in Utah as well as counties in Idaho and Nevada. Check the right county when searching for DUI records from a nearby area.