DUI Records in Kane County
Kane County DUI records document every DUI arrest made by the Kane County Sheriff and Utah Highway Patrol in this remote corner of southern Utah. Kanab is the county seat, and the 6th District Court handles all DUI cases filed in Kane County. The county is a major gateway to the Grand Canyon North Rim, Zion National Park, and Bryce Canyon, and seasonal tourist traffic is a significant factor in local DUI enforcement. State systems maintain the official records. This page explains what DUI records exist for Kane County, where they are kept, and how to access them.
Kane County Quick Facts
Kane County DUI Records and How They Are Created
A DUI arrest in Kane County starts a chain of records. The arresting officer files an incident report and a citation. Chemical test results are attached to the file. The Kane County Sheriff books the suspect at the county jail in Kanab and creates a booking record. All of these documents are submitted to state agencies within days of the arrest.
Kane County has a resident population of about 8,000, but the actual number of people moving through the area during peak tourism season is much larger. Kanab sits at a crossroads for travelers heading to some of the most visited national parks in the Southwest. The Grand Canyon North Rim entrance is south of Kanab just across the Arizona border. Zion and Bryce Canyon are within a short drive. This makes Kane County a high-traffic tourism corridor for much of the year, with peak visitors arriving in spring, summer, and fall. Out-of-state drivers who are unfamiliar with Utah's strict .05 BAC limit are regularly cited by the Kane County Sheriff and Utah Highway Patrol. DUI records generated in Kane County include many people who are not Utah residents. All records flow to the Utah DLD and BCI regardless of where the arrested person is from.
The Kane County Clerk is located at 76 N Main St, Kanab, UT 84741. The sheriff's office is also in Kanab.
Where to Search Kane County DUI Records
Kane County DUI records are maintained at the state level through three main systems. Each covers a different part of the records picture.
The Utah Driver License Division records every license action tied to a Kane County DUI arrest. The DLD receives DUI citations within five workdays of an arrest. The site at dld.utah.gov/dui shows current license status and suspension history. This is the best starting point when you need to confirm whether a license was suspended after a DUI arrest in Kanab or elsewhere in Kane County.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at 3888 W 5400 S, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445, provides name-based criminal history reports for $15 each. A BCI report covers DUI arrests and convictions from Kane County along with records from the rest of the state. Results include charge dates, case dispositions, and conviction records.
For court records from the 6th District Court in Kane County, the main tool is Utah Courts XChange. Subscriptions are priced at $30 per month or $240 per year, with per-search fees of $0.15 to $0.35 and document fees of $0.50 to $1.00 per page. Free XChange access is available at the Utah State Law Library for public use.
The DLD portal at dld.utah.gov/dui reflects current license status and shows the DUI-related suspension history for anyone arrested in Kane County.
DUI Arrests in Kane County
The Kane County Sheriff serves remote desert communities spread across a large geographic area. The sheriff's office in Kanab handles arrests, bookings, and the initial records that feed into state databases. Utah Highway Patrol covers US-89 and other state routes through the county, including the stretch that runs from Kanab south toward the Arizona border and north toward Bryce Canyon.
Tourism creates a unique DUI enforcement environment in Kane County. The county sees far more visitors each year than its resident population would suggest. Travelers driving to the Grand Canyon North Rim, to Zion through the Kanab corridor, or to Bryce Canyon often pass through or stop in Kanab. Kanab itself has grown as a destination, with a film history, outdoor recreation options, and a cluster of lodging and dining. Many visitors arrive from states where the legal BAC limit is .08 and are not prepared for Utah's .05 standard. The Kane County Sheriff actively enforces DUI laws in this context. Utah logged 10,923 DUI arrests statewide in FY2025. Kane County's share is proportional to its small resident base, but tourist-season volume keeps enforcement active. Refusing a chemical test in Kane County results in an 18-month suspension for a first offense and 36 months for any subsequent refusal.
Kane County Court Records for DUI Cases
DUI cases in Kane County are heard in the 6th District Court. All case filings, motions, plea records, sentencing orders, and related documents become part of the public court record. These are accessible through XChange or in person at the courthouse.
Utah Courts XChange lets you search 6th District Court records by defendant name or case number. Search results show case status, charges, and upcoming hearing dates. Document viewing requires the per-page fee. Parties to a Kane County DUI case can view their own records at no cost through the MyCase portal. MyCase help is available at selfhelp@utcourts.gov or by texting 801-742-1898.
The Utah State Courts traffic page provides a thorough explanation of how DUI cases proceed through district courts like the 6th District that handles Kane County cases.
Utah DUI Laws in Kane County
Utah's DUI laws apply in full throughout Kane County. Under Utah Code section 41-6a-502, the legal limit is .05 BAC. This is lower than any other state in the country. Visitors traveling from states with a .08 standard are legally required to follow Utah's stricter rule the moment they enter the state.
Utah's metabolite DUI law at Utah Code section 41-6a-517 makes it illegal to drive with any detectable controlled substance in the system, regardless of impairment. This strict liability statute applies in Kane County just as it does statewide. Implied consent under Utah Code section 41-6a-520 means every driver in Kane County has consented to chemical testing. Refusing the test triggers a separate license suspension in addition to any criminal charges.
Utah shares DUI data with all other U.S. states and all Canadian provinces. A DUI conviction in Kane County will appear in the driver's home state record.
License Penalties and IID in Kane County
A DUI arrest in Kane County sets off a criminal case in district court and a separate license action at the DLD. The two tracks move independently. A person can have their license suspended even if they are not convicted of the criminal charge.
Under Utah Code section 41-6a-505, the minimum penalty for a first DUI conviction is a $700 fine, jail time or home confinement, and an ignition interlock device for 18 months. Drivers who are under 21 at the time of a first offense face a 3-year IID requirement. A second DUI conviction requires the IID for 3 years. Felony DUI brings a 6-year IID requirement. Auto homicide while impaired results in a 10-year IID requirement. These penalties apply to Kane County residents and to out-of-state visitors convicted in Kane County courts.
A license hearing request must be filed within 10 days of the DUI arrest. The DLD schedules the hearing within 29 days of the request. Missing the 10-day window means automatic suspension. IID providers approved under Utah's program are listed at dld.utah.gov/iid. The Utah Highway Safety Office provides data and resources related to DUI enforcement across Utah including Kane County.
Requesting Kane County DUI Records via GRAMA
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act gives the public the right to request records from government agencies. The GRAMA statute is available at the Utah Legislature website. For Kane County DUI records, GRAMA requests go to the Kane County Sheriff in Kanab or to the Kane County Clerk at 76 N Main St, Kanab, UT 84741.
Your GRAMA request should describe the records you want clearly. Include the full name of the person, the date of the arrest or incident, and what type of document you are requesting. Agencies have 10 business days to respond. The response can approve the request, deny it with an explanation, or seek an extension for large requests.
Booking records and arrest logs from the Kane County Sheriff are public records under GRAMA. Court records from the 6th District Court are governed by court access rules, but most DUI case documents are public and searchable through XChange or accessible at the Kane County courthouse in Kanab.
The annual DUI report published by the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice contains statewide DUI totals and is required by Utah Code section 41-6a-511. This report is a public record and includes county-level data that covers Kane County.
Cities in Kane County
Kane County has two main communities: Kanab and Big Water. Kanab is the county seat and the center of law enforcement and court activity. Big Water is a small town near the Arizona border near Lake Powell. All DUI cases go through the 6th District Court.
Kanab is the hub of Kane County and the location of the sheriff, clerk, and district court. DUI arrests anywhere in Kane County are processed through Kanab and the 6th District Court.
Nearby Counties
Kane County borders several Utah counties in the southern part of the state. DUI records from each are maintained through that county's local agencies while connecting to the same Utah state systems.