Tooele County DUI Records
Tooele County DUI records are public documents maintained by the 3rd District Court, the Utah Driver License Division, and county agencies in Tooele. Founded in 1850, Tooele County has a population of roughly 73,000 and sits just west of Salt Lake County. The county seat is the city of Tooele. The county includes Grantsville, Wendover, and Stansbury Park among its communities. US-80 and SR-36 pass through Tooele County, generating significant traffic and DUI enforcement activity. This page explains how to find Tooele County DUI records and what each record type contains.
Tooele County Quick Facts
Tooele County DUI Records
Tooele County is the third largest county in Utah by land area and sits directly west of Salt Lake County. The county's proximity to Salt Lake City means many residents commute daily on SR-36 and I-80. That daily traffic volume, combined with the remote stretches of US-80 toward Wendover, produces a steady flow of DUI enforcement activity. The Bonneville Salt Flats, a popular destination for speed events, also draws out-of-state visitors who travel through Tooele County.
DUI records in Tooele County are created at multiple stages of a case. The arresting officer files a report and sends it to the Utah Driver License Division within five workdays. The DLD opens an Administrative Per Se file and may initiate a license suspension. The 3rd District Court (Tooele) opens a criminal case file when charges are filed. Court records, DLD records, and arrest records each require a separate request to access fully.
Utah reported 10,923 DUI arrests statewide in fiscal year 2025. Tooele County contributes to that total through the Tooele County Sheriff, Tooele City Police, and the Utah Highway Patrol operating on I-80 and SR-36. The Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice publishes annual DUI counts by county. Electronic recording of county documents has been in place since January 1, 1995. Records from before that date are held by the Utah Division of Archives.
Note: Tooele County uses the SIRE WebCenter as an online document portal for certain county records. Court records still require XChange or a direct court request.
Searching Tooele County DUI Records Online
Utah Courts XChange is the main online tool for searching Tooele County DUI court records. XChange provides access to criminal cases filed in the 3rd District Court (Tooele), including DUI charges, hearing dates, case status, and final 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. You can search by the defendant's full name or by case number.
If you are a party to a Tooele County DUI case, the free MyCase portal gives you access to your own case documents. MyCase is limited to case parties. For public records searches, 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.
The Tooele County Justice Court is located at 74 S 100 E, Room 12, Tooele, UT 84074, with Judge John M. Dow presiding, phone (435) 843-3230. The Justice Court handles certain DUI cases at the class B and C misdemeanor level. Justice court records are also searchable through XChange. For criminal history checks that include Tooele County DUI arrests, contact the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at 3888 W 5400 S, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445.
Tooele County Law Enforcement and DUI Arrests
The Tooele County Sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of the county. The sheriff's office is located at 1960 S. Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074, phone (435) 882-5600. The sheriff patrols county roads and responds to DUI incidents outside city limits. Tooele City Police, located at 50 North Garden Street, Tooele, UT 84074, phone (435) 882-8900, handles DUI enforcement within the city of Tooele. The Utah Highway Patrol operates on I-80 and state routes through the county.
DUI arrests on I-80, including the long stretch from Tooele toward Wendover at the Nevada border, are often handled by the Utah Highway Patrol. Those arrests still result in cases filed with the 3rd District Court for Tooele County. The Wendover area, near the Nevada state line, sees elevated DUI activity because of casino traffic from Nevada. All agencies forward DUI reports to the Utah DLD within five workdays and cases to the 3rd District Court when charges are filed.
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Tooele County government offices are at 47 South Main Street in Tooele, and the 3rd District Court (Tooele) is at 74 South 100 East, Suite 14.
The Utah Highway Safety Office coordinates enforcement campaigns in Tooele County and administers the 24/7 Sobriety Program for repeat DUI offenders statewide.
Tooele County Court Records for DUI
DUI criminal cases in Tooele County are handled by the 3rd District Court (Tooele) at 74 South 100 East, Suite 14, Tooele, UT 84074, phone (435) 833-8000. This court is a branch of the 3rd Judicial District, which also covers Salt Lake County. Court records for Tooele County DUI cases include the criminal complaint, bail conditions, plea entries, sentencing orders, and probation terms. These are public records once filed.
The Tooele County Clerk is located at 47 South Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074, phone (435) 843-3140. County Clerk hours are Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Tooele County Clerk handles county government records and GRAMA requests. For court-specific DUI case records, contact the 3rd District Court (Tooele) directly. To search court records online, use Utah Courts XChange. The 3rd District Court listing is at utcourts.gov/courts/local/third.
To request DUI records through the county's criminal records process, complete a GRAMA form, provide your full name, date of birth, any case numbers, and the relevant date range. You will also need valid photo identification. The search fee is $10, plus $0.25 per page for copies.
Note: Tooele County has electronic records going back to January 1, 1995. Records from before that date are held at the Utah Division of Archives at archives.utah.gov.
Utah DUI Laws in Tooele County
Utah's DUI laws apply in full to all drivers in Tooele County. The blood alcohol limit is .05 under Utah Code section 41-6a-502. This is the lowest legal limit in the United States. Drivers on I-80 through Tooele County, whether they are Utah residents or visitors from Nevada or another state, are subject to this limit. Nevada's legal limit is .08, so drivers traveling from Wendover into Utah face a significantly stricter standard as soon as they cross the state line.
Utah Code section 41-6a-517 covers metabolite DUI and applies in Tooele County as elsewhere in Utah. A driver can be charged with DUI if any controlled substance metabolite is measurable in their body. This applies even if the driver shows no impairment and even if the substance was used legally in another state before entering Utah. The Wendover corridor is an area where this distinction is especially relevant for cross-state travelers.
Implied consent under Utah Code section 41-6a-520 applies to every driver on Tooele County roads. Drivers arrested for DUI must submit to chemical testing. Refusing a test triggers an automatic license suspension of 18 months on a first refusal and 36 months on any subsequent refusal. DUI is a strict liability offense in Utah, meaning a guilty or no-contest plea goes immediately on the record without abeyance. First-offense penalties under Utah Code section 41-6a-505 include a minimum $700 fine and jail time. Utah shares DUI data with all other states and Canadian provinces through interstate compacts.
License Actions and IID Requirements
A DUI arrest in Tooele County starts both a criminal proceeding and an administrative license action. The criminal case goes to the 3rd District Court. The administrative action goes to the Utah DLD. Both run at the same time, and each can impose penalties independent of the other.
The DLD receives DUI reports from Tooele County law enforcement within five workdays. The DLD reviews the report and may impose an Administrative Per Se license suspension. Drivers who want to challenge the suspension must request a hearing quickly. The window to request a hearing is limited, and missing it forfeits that right. Drivers facing suspension should contact the DLD promptly after an arrest.
Utah's ignition interlock device schedule applies in Tooele County. A first DUI conviction requires an IID for 18 months. Drivers under 21 on a first offense face three years. A second conviction requires a three-year IID. A felony DUI requires six years. Auto homicide involving DUI requires 10 years. The list of approved IID providers is at dld.utah.gov/iid. Tooele County residents must install an approved device before resuming unrestricted driving after a DUI conviction.
Note: Out-of-state drivers convicted of DUI in Tooele County face the same IID requirements as Utah residents while their driving privileges are under Utah jurisdiction.
GRAMA Requests for Tooele County DUI Records
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act gives the public the right to access records held by Tooele County agencies. DUI arrest reports, booking records, and related documents are generally accessible once investigations are closed. The Tooele County GRAMA procedure requires you to complete a GRAMA form and provide your full name, date of birth, any case numbers, and a valid date range for the records you seek. Valid photo ID is required. The search fee is $10, plus $0.25 per page for copies. The main county office is at 47 South Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074, phone (435) 843-3100. The official site is tooeleco.org.
The standard GRAMA response time is 10 business days. Research time beyond 15 minutes may be billed at $20 per hour. For court records specifically, the GRAMA process goes through the 3rd District Court (Tooele) rather than the county clerk. Confirm with the correct office before submitting your request to avoid delays. GRAMA is codified at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2.
For a statewide criminal history that includes all Tooele 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. A fingerprint-based search costs $33.25. BCI records pull from all Utah agencies that have submitted data on a given individual, including the Tooele County Sheriff and Tooele City Police.
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Utah Courts XChange gives online access to Tooele County DUI case records from both the 3rd District Court and the Tooele County Justice Court.
Note: Inmate status for individuals held after a Tooele County DUI arrest can be checked through the Utah Department of Corrections via bci.utah.gov.
Cities in Tooele County
Tooele County includes several growing communities west of Salt Lake City. DUI cases for all residents of these cities are filed with the 3rd District Court (Tooele) or the Tooele County Justice Court.
Tooele is the county seat and the largest city in Tooele County. Wendover, near the Nevada border, sees elevated DUI enforcement due to casino traffic on US-80. Court records for all Tooele County communities are searchable through XChange.
Nearby Counties
Tooele County borders several other Utah counties. DUI records for residents of neighboring counties are filed in their respective county courts.