Sevier County DUI Records
Sevier County DUI records are public documents generated by law enforcement, the courts, and the Utah Driver License Division for arrests and cases originating in this central Utah county. Founded in 1865, Sevier County has a population of roughly 22,000 and a county seat in Richfield. The 6th District Court in Richfield handles all DUI criminal cases for the county. I-70 passes through Sevier County, bringing significant through traffic and contributing to DUI enforcement activity on the interstate and connecting state routes. This page explains how to find Sevier County DUI records and what resources are available for each type of record.
Sevier County Quick Facts
Sevier County DUI Records
Sevier County occupies the Sevier River valley in central Utah. Richfield serves as the county seat and is the hub for county government services. Other cities include Salina, Monroe, and Gunnison. Interstate 70 runs through Sevier County and connects to US-89, making the county a major travel corridor between southern Utah recreation areas and Salt Lake City. This traffic flow means DUI enforcement in Sevier County is not limited to local residents alone.
DUI records in Sevier County begin at the point of arrest. The arresting officer files a report with their agency and must forward a DUI report to the Utah Driver License Division within five workdays. The DLD uses this report to initiate an Administrative Per Se license review. The 6th District Court opens a criminal case file when charges are filed. Each of these records is maintained by a separate agency and requires a separate request to access fully.
The Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice publishes annual county-level DUI data. Utah recorded 10,923 DUI arrests statewide in fiscal year 2025. Sevier County's share reflects both resident arrests and those involving travelers on I-70 and connecting routes. Historical Sevier County records dating to 1936 are also held at the Utah State Archives for older cases.
Note: For DUI cases that occurred along I-70, the Utah Highway Patrol may be the arresting agency even though the case is filed in the 6th District Court for Sevier County.
Searching Sevier County DUI Records Online
Utah Courts XChange is the main online tool for searching Sevier County DUI court records. XChange provides criminal case records filed in the 6th District Court, including DUI charges, hearing dates, case status, and dispositions. A monthly subscription costs $30. Each search costs $0.15 to $0.35, and document copies run $0.50 to $1.00 per page. Searching requires the defendant's full name or a case number.
Parties to a Sevier County DUI case can use the free MyCase portal to view their own case documents. MyCase is limited to case parties. For general public searches, XChange is the correct tool. Contact the Utah Courts self-help team at selfhelp@utcourts.gov or text 801-742-1898 for navigation help. The 6th District Court page on the Utah Courts website lists locations and contact information for courts that serve Sevier County.
The Utah DLD's statewide DUI tracking system at dld.utah.gov/dui receives reports from all Sevier County law enforcement agencies within five workdays of each arrest. The DLD handles Administrative Per Se license actions independently of the criminal court process. The Utah State Archives holds historical Sevier County government records for older cases that predate electronic systems.
Sevier County Law Enforcement and DUI Arrests
The Sevier County Sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated parts of the county. Sheriff Nathan Curtis, who also serves as First Vice President of the Utah Association of Counties board, oversees county law enforcement operations. The sheriff's office patrols county roads and responds to DUI incidents outside city limits. The Utah Highway Patrol handles DUI enforcement on I-70 and state highways through Sevier County.
City police in Richfield, Salina, and other incorporated areas handle DUI enforcement within their city limits. All agencies file DUI reports with the DLD and refer cases to the 6th District Court. Arrest records from each agency become part of the public court record once charges are filed. The Utah Highway Patrol's involvement on I-70 means some Sevier County DUI arrests are initiated by a state agency rather than a local one.
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The Sevier County administration building in Richfield houses the Clerk and Auditor office, which handles GRAMA requests for DUI-related county records.
The Utah Highway Safety Office runs enforcement campaigns and the 24/7 Sobriety Program for repeat DUI offenders. These programs are available in Sevier County for qualifying individuals.
Sevier County Court Records for DUI
DUI criminal cases in Sevier County are handled by the 6th District Court. The court is located at the Sevier County Administration Building, 250 N Main St, Richfield, UT 84701. The Clerk and Auditor office can be reached at (435) 893-0401 or by email at scwall@sevier.utah.gov. The Recorder is at (435) 893-0410. DUI court records include the criminal complaint, bail conditions, plea documents, sentencing orders, and probation conditions. These are public once filed.
Court records can be searched online through Utah Courts XChange. Enter the defendant's name or case number to find Sevier County DUI case records filed in the 6th District Court. For copies of filed documents, use the XChange document download function or visit the clerk in Richfield. The 6th District Court listing at utcourts.gov provides current contact and location details.
Note: Sevier County's official website at sevier.utah.gov does not provide direct case search tools. All court case searches must go through XChange or the MyCase portal for case parties.
Utah DUI Laws in Sevier County
Utah's DUI laws are the same in every county. In Sevier County, as elsewhere in Utah, the blood alcohol limit is .05 under Utah Code section 41-6a-502. Utah was the first state in the country to lower this threshold from .08 to .05. Drivers on I-70 passing through Sevier County should know that Utah's limit is stricter than the federal standard and the limit used in most other states.
Utah Code section 41-6a-517 creates a separate DUI offense for driving with any measurable amount of a controlled substance metabolite in the body. This applies in Sevier County just as it does statewide. A driver who used a controlled substance days before their trip through Richfield on I-70 could face charges under this law if stopped and tested.
Implied consent applies under Utah Code section 41-6a-520. Every driver on Sevier County roads agrees to chemical testing when arrested for DUI. Refusing a test results in an automatic license suspension: 18 months on a first refusal and 36 months on a second or subsequent refusal. DUI is a strict liability offense in Utah, and a guilty or no-contest plea cannot be held in abeyance. First-offense sentencing under Utah Code section 41-6a-505 includes a minimum $700 fine and jail time. Utah shares DUI conviction data with all other states and Canadian provinces. An out-of-state driver convicted of DUI in Sevier County will have that record follow them home.
License Actions and IID Requirements
A DUI arrest in Sevier County starts two processes at once. The criminal case proceeds through the 6th District Court. The administrative license action proceeds through the Utah DLD. Neither process waits for the other. A driver can face a license suspension from the DLD before the criminal case is resolved.
The DLD receives DUI reports from Sevier County law enforcement within five workdays. The DLD then determines whether to impose an Administrative Per Se suspension. Drivers who want to challenge the suspension must request a hearing quickly after the arrest. Delays can result in losing the right to a hearing.
Ignition interlock device requirements in Sevier 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 requirement. A second conviction requires three years. A felony DUI requires six years. Auto homicide involving DUI requires 10 years. Approved IID providers are listed at dld.utah.gov/iid. Using an unapproved provider does not satisfy the requirement.
Note: The IID requirement runs from the date driving privileges are restored, not from the date of conviction. Sevier County residents should confirm the start date with the DLD.
GRAMA Requests for Sevier County DUI Records
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act covers records held by all Sevier County agencies. DUI arrest reports, booking records, and other law enforcement documents are generally accessible under GRAMA once investigations are closed. The Sevier County Clerk and Auditor handles GRAMA requests and is located at 250 N Main St, Ste 100, P.O. Box 607, Richfield, UT 84701, phone (435) 893-0401. More information is at sevier.utah.gov.
The standard GRAMA response time is 10 business days. Copy fees are typically $0.25 per page. Research time beyond 15 minutes may be billed at $20 per hour. When requesting DUI records, include the subject's full name, date of birth if known, approximate arrest date or range, and any case numbers you have. Specific requests receive faster responses. GRAMA law is at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2.
For a full statewide criminal history that includes Sevier 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 pull from all Utah law enforcement agencies that have submitted data on a given individual.
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Utah Courts XChange is the fastest way to search Sevier County DUI court records without visiting the 6th District Court in Richfield.
Note: Historical Sevier County records dating to 1936 are held by the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov for cases that predate electronic court systems.
Cities in Sevier County
Sevier County includes several cities and communities along the Sevier River valley. All DUI cases for residents of these cities are filed with the 6th District Court in Richfield.
Richfield is the county seat and home to the Sevier County administration offices and the 6th District Court. Most Sevier County communities are small towns not in the standard city lookup, but their DUI records are searchable through XChange.
Nearby Counties
Sevier County shares borders with several other Utah counties. DUI records for residents of neighboring counties are filed in their respective county courts.