Iron County DUI Records
Iron County DUI records are created by law enforcement agencies operating throughout the county, including the Iron County Sheriff, Cedar City Police Department, and Utah Highway Patrol. The county seat is Parowan, but Cedar City is the largest city and home to Southern Utah University. DUI cases in Iron County go through the 5th District Court. State agencies track every arrest and license action. This page explains the records systems that cover Iron County DUI cases and how to access them.
Iron County Quick Facts
Iron County DUI Records and How They Are Created
A DUI arrest in Iron County produces multiple records. The arresting officer prepares an incident report and citation. Chemical test results are documented separately. The Iron County Sheriff books the suspect and creates a booking record. All of this information reaches the Utah Driver License Division within five workdays of the arrest date.
Iron County has a population of roughly 55,000 people, making it one of the more populated rural counties in southern Utah. Cedar City is the county's largest city and serves as a regional center for commerce, healthcare, and education. Southern Utah University brings thousands of students to Cedar City each year, which affects the demographics of DUI enforcement in that area. Brian Head, a ski resort community in the northeastern part of the county, draws seasonal visitors. Tourism and student population both contribute to the range of individuals who appear in Iron County DUI records.
The Iron County Sheriff is based in Parowan, at 68 S 100 E, Parowan, UT 84761. Cedar City has its own police department that handles DUI arrests within city limits. Both agencies submit records to state systems after every arrest.
Where to Search Iron County DUI Records
Iron County DUI records live in several state-level systems. The key sources are the Utah Driver License Division, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, and the Utah Courts XChange system.
The Utah Driver License Division handles every license suspension and revocation tied to a DUI arrest in Iron County. DUI citations are sent to the DLD within five workdays. The DLD site at dld.utah.gov/dui shows current license status and records suspension history. If you need to know whether a license was suspended after an Iron County DUI arrest, this is the first place to check.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at 3888 W 5400 S, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445, processes name-based criminal history requests for $15 each. A BCI report covers DUI arrests and convictions from Iron County along with records from across the state. The report shows charges, dates, and dispositions.
For 5th District Court records from Iron County, the main search tool is Utah Courts XChange. A subscription costs $30 per month or $240 per year, with search fees of $0.15 to $0.35 and document fees of $0.50 to $1.00 per page. The Utah State Law Library offers free public XChange terminals for those who want to avoid subscription costs.
The DLD system at dld.utah.gov/dui is the fastest way to confirm whether a license action was taken in connection with an Iron County DUI arrest.
DUI Arrests in Iron County
Iron County has several law enforcement agencies that make DUI arrests. The Iron County Sheriff patrols unincorporated areas of the county, including rural roads and state highways. Cedar City Police handles DUI stops within Cedar City. Utah Highway Patrol works I-15 and other state routes through the county. All three agencies book suspects through the same county jail system and submit records to state databases.
Cedar City's role as a university town and regional hub means Iron County encounters a wide range of DUI cases. Incidents involving SUU students, tourists heading to or from Zion National Park, and long-haul I-15 corridor drivers all appear in Iron County DUI records. Brian Head Resort generates DUI cases during ski season, when visitors unfamiliar with Utah's .05 BAC law are cited after consuming alcohol at resort facilities. Utah statewide logged 10,923 DUI arrests in FY2025. Iron County, as one of the more populated rural counties, contributes a meaningful share of that total. Chemical test refusal results in an 18-month suspension for the first offense and 36 months for any subsequent refusal, independent of criminal proceedings.
Iron County Court Records for DUI Cases
The 5th District Court in Iron County handles all DUI cases filed in the county. Court records include charging documents, motions, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and appeal documents. These are public records accessible through XChange or in person at the courthouse.
Utah Courts XChange allows name or case number searches of 5th District Court records. Results show case status, hearing dates, and charges. Documents are available for download at the per-page fee. Case parties can use the free MyCase portal to view their own records without a subscription. MyCase support is available at selfhelp@utcourts.gov or by texting 801-742-1898.
In-person access to court records is available at the Iron County courthouse. Staff at the clerk's office can assist with searches by name or case number. Older records may require more time to locate. The Utah State Courts traffic page provides detailed guidance on how DUI cases proceed through courts like Iron County's 5th District.
Utah DUI Laws in Iron County
The same DUI laws that apply statewide govern every arrest and prosecution in Iron County. Under Utah Code section 41-6a-502, the legal BAC limit is .05. Utah lowered the limit from .08 to .05 in 2018, becoming the first state in the country to do so. Drivers from other states passing through Cedar City or Brian Head on their way to southern Utah destinations need to be aware of this difference.
Utah's metabolite DUI statute at Utah Code section 41-6a-517 adds another layer. Any measurable controlled substance in the system creates a DUI charge regardless of impairment. This is strict liability under Utah law. Implied consent under Utah Code section 41-6a-520 means every driver on Utah roads has consented to chemical testing as a condition of driving. Refusing a test in Iron County still results in a DUI investigation and a separate license suspension.
Utah DUI records are shared with all other U.S. states and Canadian provinces. An Iron County DUI conviction follows the driver's record wherever they go.
License Penalties and IID in Iron County
An Iron County DUI arrest leads to two separate consequences: criminal prosecution and a license action. These proceed on independent tracks. A person can lose their license even if criminal charges are later dropped or reduced.
Under Utah Code section 41-6a-505, a first DUI conviction carries a minimum $700 fine, jail time or home confinement, and an ignition interlock device requirement of 18 months. Drivers under 21 face a 3-year IID requirement after a first offense. Second DUI convictions bring a 3-year IID requirement. Felony DUI results in a 6-year IID requirement. Auto homicide while impaired requires the IID for 10 years. These rules apply in Iron County exactly as they do everywhere in Utah.
A license hearing must be requested within 10 days of the DUI arrest to contest the license suspension. If requested, the DLD schedules the hearing within 29 days. Missing the 10-day deadline means the suspension proceeds automatically. Approved IID providers are listed at dld.utah.gov/iid. The Utah Highway Safety Office provides additional resources on DUI penalties and prevention.
Requesting Iron County DUI Records via GRAMA
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act allows any member of the public to request records from government agencies. The GRAMA statute is available at the Utah Legislature website. For Iron County DUI records, GRAMA requests go to the Iron County Sheriff in Parowan or to the Iron County Clerk at 68 S 100 E, Parowan, UT 84761.
A GRAMA request should describe the record clearly enough for the agency to locate it. For DUI records, include the full name of the person, the date of the arrest, and what type of document you are requesting. The agency has 10 business days to respond. They can approve the request, deny it with an explanation, or ask for more time on larger requests.
Booking records and arrest logs maintained by the Iron County Sheriff are generally public records. Cedar City Police records follow the same GRAMA rules. Court records from the 5th District Court are governed by court access rules, and most DUI case documents are publicly available through XChange or at the courthouse in person.
The Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice publishes the annual DUI report required by Utah Code section 41-6a-511. This report contains statewide DUI data useful for understanding Iron County's numbers in context.
Cities in Iron County
Iron County includes Cedar City, Parowan, Enoch, Brian Head, and other communities. Cedar City is the largest and most active for DUI enforcement. All cases are processed through the 5th District Court.
Cedar City is the largest city in Iron County and home to Southern Utah University. DUI arrests in Cedar City are handled by the Cedar City Police Department, with cases going through the 5th District Court.
Nearby Counties
Iron County borders several other southern Utah counties. Each county maintains its own DUI records through its local agencies while using the same state-level systems.