Duchesne County DUI Records

Duchesne County DUI records are held by the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office and the 8th District Court. Duchesne County is part of the Uintah Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in northeastern Utah with about 19,500 residents. Finding DUI records in Duchesne County means searching court filings, arrest reports, and DUI conviction records from the county sheriff, local police, and the state court system. This page explains the search methods available for Duchesne County DUI records.

Duchesne County DUI Records and Access

DUI records in Duchesne County come from the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office, city police departments in Roosevelt and Duchesne, and the Utah Highway Patrol. The Sheriff covers DUI arrests in unincorporated parts of the county. All DUI criminal cases file at the 8th District Court at 21554 West 9000 South, Duchesne, UT 84021. The court handles the complete DUI case record from the initial filing through sentencing.

The Duchesne County Clerk manages public records access for the county. The office is at 734 North Center Street, PO Box 270, Duchesne, UT 84021. The phone number is (435) 738-1228. Email requests can go to cstewart@duchesne.utah.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM. The Clerk handles GRAMA requests for county records including DUI-related documents held by county agencies.

The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office is at 21554 West 9000 South, Duchesne, UT 84021. The main phone number is (435) 738-2015. The jail can be reached at (435) 738-0190. Arrest and booking records from DUI cases handled by the Sheriff are available through GRAMA requests. The county's main website is at duchesne.utah.gov.

The Duchesne County court complex handles both DUI criminal cases and related Justice Court matters for the Uintah Basin area.

DUI arrest records from the Duchesne County Sheriff can be requested through a GRAMA request, and court case records are available through Utah Courts XChange for the 8th District Court.

How to Search Duchesne DUI Records

The Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange is the primary online tool for finding Duchesne County DUI case records from the 8th District Court. Monthly subscriptions are $30, or $240 per year. Individual searches cost $0.15 to $0.35. Document downloads run $0.50 to $1.00. Search by defendant name to find Duchesne County DUI cases. The system shows charges, case status, and disposition for all DUI cases at the 8th District Court.

For arrest records and incident reports, submit a GRAMA request to the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office or the relevant city police department. Written requests go to the Duchesne County Clerk at 734 North Center Street, PO Box 270, Duchesne, UT 84021, or email cstewart@duchesne.utah.gov. The county has 10 business days to respond. Standard copies 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 criminal history that includes any DUI convictions from Duchesne County or other Utah counties. The BCI office is at 3888 West 5400 South, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445. Parties to a Duchesne County DUI case can access their own records for free at mycase.utcourts.gov.

Note: The 8th District Court also covers neighboring Uintah and Daggett counties, so DUI records from those counties appear in the same XChange district search results as Duchesne County cases.

DUI Arrests in Duchesne County

DUI enforcement in Duchesne County is shaped by the county's character as an oil and gas region. The Uintah Basin attracts workers who travel long distances for shifts on rigs and well pads. US Highway 40 is the main route through the county, connecting the Basin to the Wasatch Front. This highway sees heavy industrial traffic and long-haul drivers. The Sheriff and Highway Patrol both actively enforce DUI laws along this corridor.

Utah's statewide DUI count for fiscal year 2025 was about 10,923 arrests, roughly 31.1 per 10,000 residents. Duchesne County's rate may reflect the workforce demographics of the energy sector. The Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice publishes annual DUI data by county under Utah Code Section 41-6a-511. The Utah Highway Safety Office tracks DUI-related crash statistics including those from Duchesne County.

When a DUI arrest is made in Duchesne County, the arresting officer submits a report to the Utah Driver License Division within 5 workdays. This starts the administrative license process, which runs separately from the criminal court case. Drivers have 10 days from the arrest to request an administrative hearing before the DLD. If no hearing is requested, the administrative suspension proceeds without a hearing.

8th District Court DUI Records for Duchesne County

All Duchesne County DUI criminal cases go through the 8th District Court at 21554 West 9000 South in Duchesne. Minor DUI-related traffic matters may also go through the Duchesne County Justice Court at (435) 738-0109. Cases involving juveniles go through the Juvenile Court at (435) 738-2753. The 8th District Court creates public records at every step of a DUI case, from the initial complaint through the final sentence. All of these records are searchable through XChange.

Utah Courts XChange at utcourts.gov/xchange is the best online tool for Duchesne County DUI court records. Search by defendant name or case number. The system shows the full history of a DUI case including hearings, motions, plea records, and final disposition. Downloading specific documents costs $0.50 to $1.00 per file.

For in-person access to Duchesne County DUI case files, visit the 8th District Court at the county complex in Duchesne. Bring photo ID and the case number or defendant name. The court clerk can help you locate the file and arrange for copies. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Historical Duchesne County court records that have been archived can be requested through the Utah State Archives.

Utah DUI Laws That Apply in Duchesne County

Duchesne County DUI arrests are made under Utah state law. The primary statute is Utah Code Section 41-6a-502, which sets the legal BAC limit at .05. Utah was the first state to adopt this stricter limit, which took effect in 2019. This applies to every driver in Duchesne County whether they are a Utah resident, an out-of-state worker, or just passing through.

Utah Code Section 41-6a-517, the metabolite DUI law, also applies in Duchesne County. This law makes it illegal to drive with any measurable controlled substance in your system. Given the energy industry workforce in the Uintah Basin, this law is particularly relevant for workers who may have used substances during off-hours and still have detectable metabolites during a DUI stop. A driver can be charged under this statute even without signs of impairment at the time of the stop.

Implied consent under Section 41-6a-520 applies to all Duchesne County drivers. Refusing chemical testing after a DUI stop triggers an automatic license revocation. Utah DUI is a strict liability offense. The prosecution only needs to show BAC at or above .05 or the presence of a substance metabolite. First-offense penalties include a minimum $700 fine and mandatory jail or home confinement. Details are at utah-dui.com.

Note: Commercial drivers operating in Duchesne County's energy sector face a .04 BAC federal standard, which is stricter than the state limit for personal vehicles.

IID Requirements and License Actions in Duchesne County

A DUI conviction in Duchesne County results in mandatory IID and license requirements set by Utah state law. The Utah Driver License Division at dld.utah.gov/dui handles all DUI license actions in Utah. For a first DUI conviction in Duchesne County, the IID requirement is 18 months. Drivers under 21 face a 3-year IID period. Second or subsequent DUI convictions require a 3-year IID. Felony DUI convictions trigger a 6-year IID requirement.

Refusing chemical testing in Duchesne County results in an 18-month license revocation for a first refusal and 36 months for a subsequent refusal. These revocations are administrative actions by the DLD and run independently of any criminal court penalties. Approved IID providers are listed at dld.utah.gov/iid. Only providers on this list can install a device that satisfies a court order from the Duchesne County 8th District Court.

Repeat DUI offenders in Duchesne County may be placed in Utah's 24/7 Sobriety Program, which requires twice-daily alcohol testing as a condition of release. Utah also shares all DUI conviction records with other states and Canadian provinces. A Duchesne County DUI conviction follows a driver's record wherever they go.

Requesting Duchesne DUI Records Under GRAMA

GRAMA at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2 gives the public the right to request DUI records from Duchesne County agencies. You can request DUI arrest reports, incident records, and booking information from the Duchesne County Sheriff or city police departments in the county through a written GRAMA request.

Submit your GRAMA request in writing to the Duchesne County Clerk at 734 North Center Street, PO Box 270, Duchesne, UT 84021. You can also email cstewart@duchesne.utah.gov. The county has 10 business days to respond, with a possible 5-day extension for complex requests. Standard copy fees apply for physical records. For more information about the county, visit duchesne.utah.gov.

For DUI court records in Duchesne County, contact the 8th District Court clerk rather than the county clerk. Court records follow the Utah Rules of Court for access. Most DUI court filings in Duchesne County are public, but sealed cases or juvenile records are restricted. The court clerk can confirm what is available and the cost of certified copies for Duchesne County DUI case records.

Cities in Duchesne County

Duchesne County includes the city of Roosevelt and several smaller communities across the Uintah Basin. All DUI cases are processed through the 8th District Court in Duchesne, the county seat.

Roosevelt is the largest city in Duchesne County. The county seat of Duchesne holds the 8th District Court and county government offices. DUI records for all areas of the county flow through these offices.

Nearby Counties

Duchesne County borders Wasatch, Uintah, Carbon, and Summit counties. Check the right county when searching for DUI records from a neighboring area.

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