Find DUI Cases in Summit County
Summit County DUI records are public documents created by law enforcement, the courts, and the Utah Driver License Division for arrests and cases that originate in this northeastern Utah county. Founded in 1854, Summit County has a population of roughly 43,000 and a county seat in Coalville. Park City, the county's best-known community, is a major ski resort destination and draws heavy tourist traffic throughout the year. That seasonal activity makes DUI enforcement in Summit County especially active, particularly on SR-224 and US-40. This page explains how to find Summit County DUI records and which agencies hold each type of record.
Summit County Quick Facts
Summit County DUI Records
Summit County is best known for Park City, home to major ski resorts and the Sundance Film Festival. The county also includes Coalville, Kamas, and communities in the Heber Valley area. High volumes of visitors travel through Summit County each winter and summer, and DUI enforcement rises with that traffic. Summit County DUI records reflect both resident arrests and those involving out-of-state visitors.
DUI records in Summit County are created by multiple agencies at different stages of a case. The arresting officer files a report and must forward it to the Utah Driver License Division within five workdays. The DLD uses that report to open an Administrative Per Se file and may initiate a license suspension. The 3rd District Court for the Park City area opens a criminal case file when charges are filed. Each of these records is held by a separate agency.
Utah recorded 10,923 DUI arrests statewide in fiscal year 2025. Summit County's DUI count is elevated relative to its resident population because of the heavy tourist presence in Park City. The Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice publishes annual county-level DUI data. Historical Summit County government records, including some from 1936 and 1937, are held at the Utah State Archives.
Note: The Summit County Clerk handles elections, marriage licenses, business licenses, and passports. The Clerk is NOT the Justice Court Clerk or the District Court Clerk. Contact the appropriate court clerk for DUI case records.
Searching Summit County DUI Records Online
Utah Courts XChange is the primary tool for searching Summit County DUI court records online. XChange covers criminal case records filed in the 3rd District Court for the Park City area, 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. To search, you need the defendant's full name or a case number.
Parties to a Summit County DUI case can use the free MyCase portal to view their own case documents. MyCase requires that you be a listed party to the case. For all other users, XChange is the right tool. The Utah Courts self-help team can answer questions by email at selfhelp@utcourts.gov or by text at 801-742-1898.
The Utah DLD maintains a statewide DUI tracking system that receives all Summit County DUI reports within five workdays. This system operates independently of the court record and covers administrative license actions. For property and mapping records in Summit County, visit summitcountyutah.gov. For GRAMA requests, use the county's records request portal at summitcountyutah.gov/382/Find.
Summit County Law Enforcement and DUI Arrests
The Summit County Sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of the county. The sheriff's office patrols rural roads and county highways and responds to DUI incidents outside city limits. Park City Police handles DUI enforcement within Park City, which produces a high volume of DUI arrests relative to the city's permanent population because of tourism. The Utah Highway Patrol operates on US-40 and other state routes in Summit County.
During ski season and major events like the Sundance Film Festival, DUI enforcement in Park City intensifies. Multiple agencies may participate in saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints. All agencies that make arrests must file DUI reports with the DLD within five workdays and forward cases to the 3rd District Court for prosecution. Arrest records become public through the court system once charges are filed.
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The Summit County Clerk office handles public records and GRAMA requests, though court DUI records are held by the district and justice court clerks separately.
The Utah Highway Safety Office coordinates DUI enforcement campaigns throughout Utah, including Summit County. The 24/7 Sobriety Program for repeat offenders is also available in Summit County for eligible individuals.
Summit County Court Records for DUI
Summit County DUI cases are handled by the 3rd District Court serving the Park City area. This court is part of the same district as Salt Lake County but operates a separate location for Summit County cases. Court records for DUI cases include the criminal complaint, bail conditions, plea entries, sentencing orders, and any probation terms. These are public records once filed with the court.
To search Summit County DUI court records online, use Utah Courts XChange. Enter the defendant's name or case number to find case details. For document copies, pay the per-page fee through XChange or visit the court clerk in person. The Summit County Clerk at summitcountyutah.gov/270/Clerk serves county government functions. For district court records, contact the 3rd District Court clerk directly.
Note: Justice courts in Summit County handle lower-level offenses, including class B and C misdemeanor DUI charges. Check XChange to confirm which court holds the specific record you need, as it may be in justice court rather than district court.
Utah DUI Laws in Summit County
Utah's DUI laws apply equally across all counties. In Summit County, including in Park City, the blood alcohol limit is .05 under Utah Code section 41-6a-502. Utah was the first state to adopt this lower threshold. Visitors arriving from other states where the limit is .08 should understand that Utah's standard is stricter. A drink that would keep a person under the legal limit in another state can put them over Utah's .05 limit.
Metabolite DUI under Utah Code section 41-6a-517 applies in Summit County. A driver can face DUI charges for having any measurable controlled substance metabolite in their body, even without visible impairment and even if the substance was used before arriving in Utah. This is relevant for visitors to Park City who may have used marijuana legally in another state before their trip.
Implied consent under Utah Code section 41-6a-520 applies on all Summit County roads. Drivers must submit to chemical testing when arrested for DUI. Refusing results in a mandatory license suspension of 18 months on a first refusal and 36 months on any subsequent refusal. DUI is a strict liability offense in Utah. A guilty or no-contest plea immediately becomes part of the record without the option of abeyance. First-offense penalties under Utah Code section 41-6a-505 include a minimum $700 fine, jail time, and an IID requirement. Utah also shares DUI data with all other states and Canadian provinces, so a conviction in Summit County follows a visitor back to their home state.
License Actions and IID Requirements
A DUI arrest in Summit County starts two separate processes. The criminal case proceeds through the 3rd District Court. The administrative license action proceeds through the Utah DLD. Both run at the same time and can each impose penalties independently of the other.
The DLD receives DUI reports from Summit County law enforcement within five workdays. The DLD then initiates an Administrative Per Se review and may suspend the driver's license. Drivers who want to challenge the suspension must request a hearing within a short window after the arrest. Waiting too long forfeits the right to a hearing.
Utah's ignition interlock device schedule applies in Summit County regardless of where the driver is from. 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 conviction requires three years with an IID. A felony DUI conviction requires six years. Auto homicide involving DUI requires 10 years. Approved IID providers are listed at dld.utah.gov/iid. Out-of-state drivers convicted of DUI in Summit County must also comply with IID requirements from their home state once the Utah obligation is met.
Note: Visitors convicted of DUI in Summit County face the same IID requirements as Utah residents. The DLD coordinates with other state licensing agencies through interstate compacts.
GRAMA Requests for Summit County DUI Records
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act gives the public the right to request records from Summit County agencies. DUI arrest reports, booking records, and related documents are generally accessible under GRAMA once investigations are closed. The Summit County GRAMA records request portal is at summitcountyutah.gov/382/Find. More general county information is at summitcountyutah.gov.
The standard GRAMA response time is 10 business days. Copy fees are typically $0.25 per page. Research beyond 15 minutes may be billed at $20 per hour. When submitting a request for DUI records, include the subject's full name, date of birth if known, approximate arrest date, and any case numbers you have. GRAMA is codified at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2.
For a statewide criminal history check covering Summit 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 all Summit County arrests submitted by local agencies.
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Utah Courts XChange provides online access to Summit County DUI case records filed in the 3rd District Court and in justice courts within the county.
Note: Some Park City Police records may require a request directly to Park City rather than to Summit County. Confirm the arresting agency before submitting a GRAMA request.
Cities in Summit County
Summit County includes several cities and resort communities. All DUI cases for residents and visitors in Summit County are filed with the 3rd District Court or with the applicable justice court in the county.
Park City is the most active community in Summit County for DUI enforcement due to its ski resorts and year-round tourism. Most other Summit County towns are small communities not covered in the standard city lookup, but court records for all of them are searchable through XChange.
Nearby Counties
Summit County borders several other Utah counties. DUI records for residents of neighboring counties are filed in their own county courts.