Carbon County DUI Case Lookup

Carbon County DUI records are kept by the Carbon County Sheriff's Office and the 7th District Court in Price. Looking up DUI records in Carbon County means searching arrest reports, court case filings, and conviction records from law enforcement and the state court system. Carbon County is a coal and energy county in east-central Utah with about 20,000 residents and the county seat of Price. This guide covers how to search Carbon County DUI records both online and in person.

Carbon County DUI Records Sources

DUI records in Carbon County originate with the Carbon County Sheriff's Office, the Price City Police Department, and the Utah Highway Patrol. The Sheriff handles DUI arrests in unincorporated parts of Carbon County. Price city police cover DUI stops within the city. All DUI criminal cases file at the 7th District Court in Price, which serves Carbon, Emery, and Grand counties.

The Carbon County Clerk/Auditor, Seth Marsing, handles public records requests for county documents. The office is at 751 East 100 North, Suite 1100, Price, UT 84501. The phone number is (435) 636-3221. Email requests can go to seth.marsing@carbon.utah.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The Clerk processes GRAMA requests for Carbon County records. Court records require a separate request to the 7th District Court clerk.

The Carbon County Sheriff can be reached at (435) 636-3228. Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office are available through GRAMA requests. The Carbon County website provides contact information and links to county services including records access.

The Carbon County government website and the 7th District Court are the key access points for DUI records in the county.

Carbon County DUI arrest records from the Sheriff's Office can be requested under GRAMA, while DUI court case records are available through Utah Courts XChange or in person at the 7th District Court.

How to Search Carbon County DUI Records

The Utah Courts XChange system is the best online tool for finding Carbon County DUI case records. XChange is at utcourts.gov/xchange. Monthly subscriptions cost $30, or $240 per year. Individual searches run $0.15 to $0.35. Document downloads are $0.50 to $1.00. Searching by defendant name returns a list of DUI cases from the 7th District Court serving Carbon County.

To find DUI arrest records rather than court records, submit a GRAMA request to the Carbon County Sheriff's Office or Price City Police Department. Include the name of the person arrested, the approximate date of arrest, and your contact information. The agency has 10 business days to respond. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page.

The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov holds statewide DUI conviction records. A $15 name check returns a person's criminal history including any DUI convictions from Carbon County or other Utah counties. The BCI office is at 3888 West 5400 South, Taylorsville, UT 84129, and the phone is (801) 965-4445.

Note: The Utah State Law Library in Salt Lake City offers free public access to the XChange system, which is useful if you want to search Carbon County DUI records without paying for a subscription.

DUI Enforcement in Carbon County

DUI enforcement in Carbon County involves multiple agencies. The county is a working-class energy region with a history tied to coal mining and natural gas production. US Highway 6 is the main route through Carbon County, running between Price and the Wasatch Front. This highway sees commercial truck traffic and long-distance travel, making DUI enforcement on it a regular priority for the Sheriff and Highway Patrol.

Utah's statewide DUI arrest count for fiscal year 2025 was about 10,923, or about 31.1 per 10,000 residents. Carbon County's per-capita DUI rate may differ from the state average given its workforce demographics and highway traffic patterns. The Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice publishes county-level DUI arrest data each year under the requirement of Utah Code Section 41-6a-511. The Utah Highway Safety Office tracks DUI crash statistics that include Carbon County.

When a DUI arrest is made in Carbon County, the arresting officer must submit a report to the Utah Driver License Division within 5 workdays. This triggers the administrative license process, which is separate from the criminal court case. The DLD administers the Administrative Per Se suspension and schedules hearings if the driver requests one within 10 days of arrest.

7th District Court and Carbon County DUI Cases

The 7th District Court handles all DUI criminal cases filed in Carbon County. This court also serves Emery and Grand counties. A DUI case at this court includes the initial criminal filing, arraignment, bail hearings, pretrial motions, plea or trial proceedings, and sentencing. All of these create public court records that can be searched through XChange or reviewed in person.

Utah Courts XChange at utcourts.gov/xchange is the best online source for Carbon County DUI court records. You search by defendant name or case number. The system shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and final dispositions. Downloading specific documents costs $0.50 to $1.00 per file.

In person, go to the 7th District Court in Price and ask the clerk for a DUI case file by name or case number. Bring valid ID. The court can provide certified copies for a fee. For older Carbon County DUI records that have been archived, contact the Utah State Archives. The general court records guide at utcourts.gov/records explains the process for each district in Utah.

Utah DUI Laws That Apply in Carbon County

DUI arrests in Carbon County follow the same Utah state laws that govern DUI enforcement across all 29 counties. The foundation is Utah Code Section 41-6a-502, which sets the legal blood alcohol concentration at .05. Utah was the first state to adopt the .05 BAC standard in 2019. Any driver in Carbon County with a BAC of .05 or higher can be arrested for DUI.

Utah's metabolite DUI law at Section 41-6a-517 also applies in Carbon County. This law prohibits driving with any measurable controlled substance in your system. It covers illegal drugs, marijuana, and many prescription medications. A driver does not need to be visibly impaired to be charged under this law. Chemical testing during a Carbon County DUI stop can result in charges based on metabolite presence alone.

Implied consent under Section 41-6a-520 applies to all Utah drivers including those stopped in Carbon County. Refusing a chemical test triggers automatic license consequences. Utah DUI is a strict liability offense. The prosecution only needs to prove BAC or metabolite presence, not intent. Mandatory sentencing for a first DUI in Utah includes a minimum $700 fine and jail or home confinement. Details are at utah-dui.com.

Note: Utah shares DUI conviction data with all other states and Canadian provinces, so a Carbon County DUI conviction can affect driving privileges in other jurisdictions.

IID Requirements After a Carbon County DUI

A DUI conviction in Carbon County triggers IID and license requirements set by Utah state law. The Utah Driver License Division at dld.utah.gov/dui administers these requirements. For a first DUI conviction, the IID must be installed for 18 months. Drivers under 21 face a 3-year requirement. Second or subsequent DUI convictions in Carbon County result in a 3-year IID period. Felony DUI convictions require 6 years.

Drivers who refuse chemical testing in Carbon County face an 18-month license revocation for a first refusal and 36 months for a repeat refusal. These revocation periods run from the date of the refusal and are separate from any criminal penalties. The approved IID provider list is available at dld.utah.gov/iid. Only approved providers can install the device to satisfy the court's order.

Repeat DUI offenders in Carbon County may be placed in the Utah 24/7 Sobriety Program, which requires twice-daily alcohol testing as a condition of release. This program is used across Utah for offenders with multiple DUI convictions.

Carbon County DUI Records Under GRAMA

GRAMA, the Government Records Access and Management Act at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2, gives the public the right to request DUI records from Carbon County government agencies. You can request DUI arrest reports, incident records, and booking information from the Carbon County Sheriff's Office or Price City Police Department through a GRAMA request.

Submit your written GRAMA request to the Carbon County Clerk/Auditor at 751 East 100 North, Suite 1100, Price, UT 84501, or email seth.marsing@carbon.utah.gov. The county has 10 business days to respond, with a possible 5-day extension. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. More information about Carbon County is at carbon.utah.gov.

For DUI court records, contact the 7th District Court clerk in Price. Court records follow Utah Rules of Court for access. Most Carbon County DUI case records are public, but some materials may be restricted if the case involves sealed records or a juvenile defendant. The court clerk can tell you what is available and the cost of certified copies.

Cities in Carbon County

Carbon County includes Price and several smaller communities. All DUI criminal cases in the county are handled by the 7th District Court in Price.

Price is the county seat and largest city in Carbon County. DUI records for all areas in the county are processed through the 7th District Court and the Carbon County Sheriff's Office for unincorporated areas.

Nearby Counties

Carbon County borders Emery, Sanpete, Uintah, and Grand counties. Search the correct county to find DUI records from a nearby arrest or court case.

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