Salt Lake County DUI Records
Salt Lake County DUI records are among the most searched public records in Utah. With a population of over 1.2 million people, Salt Lake County is by far the most populous county in the state. The county seat is Salt Lake City. DUI cases here go through the 3rd District Court at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse. Multiple law enforcement agencies operate in Salt Lake County, including the county sheriff, Salt Lake City Police, West Valley City Police, and the Utah Highway Patrol. This volume of agencies means DUI records in Salt Lake County are generated at a high rate compared to any other county in Utah.
Salt Lake County Quick Facts
Salt Lake County DUI Records Overview
Salt Lake County produces more DUI records than any other Utah county. The reason is simple: more than one-third of Utah's entire population lives here. Cities like West Valley City, West Jordan, Sandy, South Jordan, Murray, Riverton, Taylorsville, Cottonwood Heights, Midvale, and South Salt Lake all fall within Salt Lake County. Each has its own police department, and DUI arrests happen across all of them throughout the year.
DUI records in Salt Lake County begin at the time of arrest. The arresting officer files a report with their agency. That report goes to the Utah Driver License Division (DLD) within five workdays. The DLD uses it to initiate an Administrative Per Se license action. The 3rd District Court then opens a criminal case file as charges are filed. Each of these records exists independently, and you may need to contact more than one office to get a complete picture of a DUI case in Salt Lake County.
Utah reported 10,923 DUI arrests statewide in fiscal year 2025. Salt Lake County likely accounts for a large share of that total due to its population density and the number of active enforcement agencies. The Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice publishes annual DUI statistics broken down by county.
Note: Salt Lake County DUI records are in high demand. XChange is the fastest way to search court case data without visiting the courthouse in person.
Searching Salt Lake County DUI Records Online
Utah Courts XChange is the primary online tool for searching DUI court records in Salt Lake County. Because Salt Lake County has the highest case volume in the state, XChange is used most heavily here. A monthly subscription costs $30. Each search costs $0.15 to $0.35, and document copies run $0.50 to $1.00 per page. You can search by the defendant's name or by case number. Results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and dispositions for DUI cases filed in the 3rd District Court. Visit utcourts.gov/xchange to create an account.
Case parties can use the free MyCase portal to view their own Salt Lake County DUI case documents. MyCase requires you to be listed as a party in the case. For general public access, XChange is the correct tool. The Utah Courts self-help team can be reached by email at selfhelp@utcourts.gov or by text at 801-742-1898. More information on traffic and criminal cases is available at the Utah State Courts self-help page.
The Utah DLD maintains a separate system for DUI tracking and license records. All DUI reports from Salt Lake County agencies must reach the DLD within five workdays. The DLD handles license suspensions through the Administrative Per Se process, which runs alongside but separate from the criminal court case. The Salt Lake County Records Center at saltlakerecords.us covers some law enforcement records, though many are subject to restrictions.
Salt Lake County Law Enforcement and DUI Enforcement
Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera oversees county law enforcement from the main facility at 3365 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119, phone (385) 468-9898. The sheriff operates two correctional facilities: Metro Jail and Oxbow Jail. The jail intake line is (385) 468-8400. The sheriff's office employs over 1,100 staff and volunteers and handles DUI arrests in unincorporated areas of the county as well as contract policing for some smaller cities.
Salt Lake City Police, West Valley City Police, West Jordan Police, Sandy Police, and South Jordan Police all operate within Salt Lake County and each produce DUI arrest records. The Utah Highway Patrol covers state highways throughout the county. All of these agencies file DUI reports with the DLD and refer cases to the 3rd District Court. This means Salt Lake County DUI records come from many different sources depending on where the arrest occurred.
The image below is sourced from the Salt Lake County Sheriff website.
The Salt Lake County Sheriff operates Metro Jail and Oxbow Jail and is one of several agencies that generate DUI records in the county.
Utah runs the 24/7 Sobriety Program for repeat DUI offenders through the Utah Highway Safety Office. This program is available in Salt Lake County and requires participants to submit to twice-daily alcohol testing as an alternative to incarceration. Compliance and violation records from the program may also appear in DUI case files.
Salt Lake County Court Records for DUI Cases
The 3rd District Court at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse handles all DUI cases for Salt Lake County. The courthouse is located at 450 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, phone (801) 238-7300. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DUI case records here include the criminal complaint, affidavits, bail orders, plea documents, jury instructions if applicable, sentencing orders, and probation conditions.
You can search these records through Utah Courts XChange. Enter the defendant's name or case number. The results include charge details, court dates, case status, and final dispositions. To request physical copies, log in to XChange and pay the per-page fee, or visit the court clerk at the Matheson Courthouse. More details on the 3rd District Court are at utcourts.gov/courts/local/third.
Note: Salt Lake County DUI cases at the justice court level may be handled separately from 3rd District Court cases. Justice courts handle class B and C misdemeanors in some cities. Check XChange to confirm which court holds the record you need.
Utah DUI Laws in Salt Lake County
Utah's DUI laws are uniform across all 29 counties, including Salt Lake County. Under Utah Code section 41-6a-502, the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration is .05. Utah was the first state in the country to lower the limit from .08 to .05. This means drivers in Salt Lake City, West Valley City, and every other city in Salt Lake County face DUI exposure at a lower BAC than in most other states.
Utah Code section 41-6a-517 covers metabolite DUI. A driver can be charged with DUI in Salt Lake County for having any measurable amount of a controlled substance metabolite in their body, even if impairment is not present. This law applies to prescription medications and controlled substances alike. It is one of the stricter drug-DUI laws in the country.
Implied consent applies throughout Salt Lake County under Utah Code section 41-6a-520. Any driver arrested for DUI must submit to chemical testing. Refusing a test results in a mandatory license suspension of 18 months on a first offense and 36 months on any subsequent offense. DUI is a strict liability offense in Utah, and a guilty or no-contest plea cannot be held in abeyance. The conviction goes on the record without delay. Sentencing is governed by Utah Code section 41-6a-505, which sets minimum penalties including a $700 fine and jail time for a first offense.
Utah shares DUI conviction data with all other states and with Canadian provinces. A DUI conviction in Salt Lake County follows a driver across state lines. More information on Utah's DUI laws can be found at ncdd.com/utah-dui-laws.
License Actions and IID Requirements
A DUI arrest in Salt Lake County starts both a criminal case and an administrative license action. The DLD handles the license side. Officers must send DUI reports to the DLD within five workdays. Once received, the DLD initiates an Administrative Per Se suspension. Drivers have a limited window to request a hearing to challenge the suspension. Acting quickly after an arrest is important.
Ignition interlock device requirements in Salt Lake County follow Utah's statewide schedule. A first DUI conviction requires an IID for 18 months. Drivers under 21 on a first offense face a three-year IID period. A second DUI conviction requires an IID for three years. A felony DUI conviction results in a six-year IID requirement. Auto homicide involving DUI carries a 10-year IID requirement. All IID installations must use a provider approved by the DLD. The approved provider list is at dld.utah.gov/iid.
Note: Drivers must complete the IID period before they can return to unrestricted driving privileges. Attempting to drive without the device installed constitutes a separate violation.
GRAMA Requests for Salt Lake County DUI Records
The Government Records Access and Management Act gives the public the right to request records from Salt Lake County agencies. This includes DUI arrest reports, booking records, and other law enforcement documents held by county agencies. GRAMA is codified under Utah Code sections 63G-2-101 through 63G-2-901. Salt Lake County's GRAMA portal is at saltlakecounty.gov.
Submit your GRAMA request through the online portal or by contacting Salt Lake County Records Management. The standard response time is 10 business days. Copies are typically $0.25 per page. Research time beyond 15 minutes may be billed at $20 per hour. The Salt Lake County Clerk at slco.org/clerk handles elections, marriage, and council records but is not the GRAMA contact for law enforcement or court records. Use the Records Management portal for DUI-related GRAMA requests.
For a statewide criminal history check that covers all Salt Lake County DUI arrests, contact the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at 3888 W 5400 S, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445. A name-based search costs $15. BCI records include arrests reported by all Salt Lake County law enforcement agencies.
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Utah Courts XChange sees its highest search volume for Salt Lake County due to the large number of DUI cases filed in the 3rd District Court each year.
Cities in Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County contains more cities than any other Utah county. All DUI cases for residents of these cities are filed at the 3rd District Court or, for lower-level offenses, at the relevant justice court within the county.
Salt Lake City is the county seat and state capital. All major DUI cases for Salt Lake County residents go through the 3rd District Court at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse on South State Street.
Nearby Counties
Salt Lake County borders four other Utah counties. If you are searching for a DUI case from a neighboring area, check the court records in the correct county.