Search Utah County DUI Records
Utah County DUI records are public documents that cover DUI arrests, charges, and court outcomes in one of Utah's most populated areas. The county is home to about 700,000 people and includes cities like Provo, Orem, Lehi, and American Fork. The 4th District Court in Provo handles criminal DUI cases filed in Utah County. This page explains where these records are kept, how to search for them online or in person, and what laws apply when a DUI case moves through the court system in Utah County.
Utah County Quick Facts
Utah County DUI Records
Utah County is the second most populous county in the state with close to 700,000 residents. Its large population and extensive road network mean that DUI enforcement is active throughout the county. Cities like Provo, Orem, Lehi, Eagle Mountain, and Spanish Fork all have their own police departments that handle DUI arrests. The Utah Highway Patrol also covers major routes including Interstate 15, which runs the length of Utah County. Each agency creates arrest records when a DUI stop leads to a booking.
When DUI charges are filed in Utah County, the case goes to the 4th District Court in Provo. The court is located at 100 East Center Street, Provo, UT 84606. DUI court records include criminal complaints, probable cause affidavits, plea records, sentencing orders, and any terms of probation. These records are public under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act. You can request them through the court or search for them online using the Utah Courts XChange system.
Statewide, Utah recorded about 10,923 DUI arrests in fiscal year 2025. Utah County's share of that total is significant given the county's size and population. The presence of Brigham Young University and a large college-age population in Provo and Orem contributes to DUI enforcement activity in this part of the state.
Searching Utah County DUI Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange system is the primary online tool for searching DUI case records in Utah County. This subscription-based portal holds electronic court records from the 4th District Court and courts across the state. Monthly access costs $30. Individual searches cost between $0.15 and $0.35 each, and document downloads cost $0.50 to $1.00 per document. Visit utcourts.gov/xchange to create an account and start searching Utah County DUI cases.
Case parties in Utah County can use the free MyCase portal at mycase.utcourts.gov to view their own records without paying subscription fees. This tool is useful for defendants who want to monitor hearing dates, review filed documents, and track the status of their Utah County DUI case. For general criminal history information, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification processes name-based background checks at $15 per search. BCI is at 3888 W 5400 S, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445, or visit bci.utah.gov.
The Utah County GRAMA portal is available at utahcounty.gov/Transparency for records held by county departments. The first 30 minutes of research are free, and after that the county charges $25 per hour. Certified copies cost $10, and copy fees are capped at 50 cents per page. This portal handles requests under Utah Code section 63G-2.
Note: Court records from XChange cover criminal proceedings. Arrest records not yet resulting in charges may require a direct GRAMA request to the arresting agency in Utah County.
DUI Enforcement in Utah County
Utah County has a large number of law enforcement agencies. The Utah County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Mike Smith, covers unincorporated areas of the county. City police departments operate in Provo, Orem, Lehi, American Fork, Eagle Mountain, Pleasant Grove, Springville, and Spanish Fork, among others. The Utah Highway Patrol maintains a strong presence along Interstate 15 and other major roads. All of these agencies generate DUI arrest records that feed into the 4th District Court in Provo.
The Utah County Sheriff's Office has an inmate search tool available online at utahcounty.gov/Sheriff. This tool lets you check on recent bookings, including those for DUI-related offenses. Booking records show the date of arrest, charges filed, and current custody status. They do not replace court records but give a useful starting point for tracking a recent Utah County DUI arrest.
Utah Highway Patrol statistics show that DUI enforcement is particularly active during evening and weekend hours on Utah County roads. High-traffic corridors near Provo and Orem see regular sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols. Each DUI stop in Utah County must be reported to the state within five workdays under Utah Driver License Division rules.
Utah County Court Records and DUI Cases
The 4th District Court at 100 East Center Street, Provo, UT 84606 is the courthouse for DUI cases in Utah County. You can visit in person during business hours to search for case files, request copies of documents, or speak with the clerk's office. The court also accepts written records requests. More information about the Utah County courthouse is available at utcourts.gov/courthouse/utah.
DUI cases at the 4th District Court progress through several stages that each generate public records. The initial appearance hearing, arraignment, pretrial conferences, and sentencing are all documented in the court file. If a case goes to trial, the trial transcript and verdict become part of the record. If the defendant pleads guilty or no contest, the plea agreement is filed. Under Utah law, a guilty or no contest plea in a DUI case cannot be held in abeyance, meaning it stays on the defendant's record permanently.
The Utah County Clerk's office, led by Aaron R. Davidson, handles general county records questions at (801) 851-8109 or clerkoffice@utahcounty.gov. For DUI court cases specifically, contact the 4th District Court clerk directly. Records can also be requested using the GRAMA form at utahcounty.gov/Dept/Clerk/GRAMA.
Utah DUI Laws Applied in Utah County
Utah was the first state in the nation to lower the DUI threshold to .05 BAC. Under Utah Code section 41-6a-502, a driver is considered legally impaired at a blood alcohol concentration of .05 or higher. Officers in Utah County enforce this standard on all public roads. A first DUI conviction in Utah requires a minimum $700 fine, mandatory jail time, and an 18-month ignition interlock device requirement. Drivers under 21 face a three-year IID requirement for a first offense.
Utah's implied consent law under Utah Code section 41-6a-520 means that any driver in Utah County who operates a vehicle on public roads has already consented to chemical testing if a law enforcement officer suspects DUI. Refusing the test results in automatic license consequences independent of the criminal case. The metabolite DUI law under Utah Code section 41-6a-517 extends DUI liability to drivers with controlled substances in their system even without obvious impairment. Courts in Utah County apply strict liability standards in these cases.
Second and subsequent DUI offenses carry longer IID requirements, higher fines, and greater jail exposure. Felony DUI charges can result from prior convictions, serious injury to others, or having a child in the vehicle during a DUI. The 4th District Court in Provo handles both misdemeanor and felony DUI cases for Utah County. Sentencing follows the guidelines in Utah Code section 41-6a-505.
Note: Utah courts cannot hold a guilty or no contest DUI plea in abeyance, so a conviction in Utah County stays on the defendant's permanent record.
License Actions and IID Requirements
A DUI arrest in Utah County leads to both a criminal case and an administrative action against the driver's license. The Utah Driver License Division processes Admin Per Se suspensions after DUI arrests. The DLD requires reporting from arresting agencies within five workdays. Drivers can request a hearing with the DLD to contest the suspension. Information about these processes is at dld.utah.gov/dui.
Ignition interlock device requirements in Utah County follow state law. A first DUI conviction requires an IID for 18 months, extended to three years for drivers under 21. A second DUI requires a three-year IID. Felony DUI brings a six-year IID requirement. DUI resulting in a death carries a ten-year IID mandate. Refusal of chemical testing triggers an 18-month IID for a first refusal and 36 months for each subsequent refusal. IID providers approved by the DLD are listed at dld.utah.gov/iid. Drivers in Utah County must use an approved provider to satisfy their IID requirement.
Requesting Utah County DUI Records
DUI court records in Utah County are available from the 4th District Court clerk at 100 East Center Street, Provo, UT 84606. You can visit in person, search online through XChange, or submit a written GRAMA request. The GRAMA request form for Utah County is at utahcounty.gov/Dept/Clerk/GRAMA. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $10.
For arrest records held by the Utah County Sheriff or city police departments, submit a GRAMA request directly to the agency. The Utah County transparency and GRAMA portal at utahcounty.gov/Transparency provides a starting point for county-level requests. Research fees apply after the first 30 minutes. For statewide criminal history, the BCI charges $15 per name check and can be reached at (801) 965-4445 or online at bci.utah.gov.
The Utah Courts system at utcourts.gov has self-help resources that explain the criminal case process for DUI defendants in Utah County and across the state.
Note: GRAMA requests for records from multiple Utah County agencies should be sent to each agency separately.
Cities in Utah County
Utah County includes more than 35 cities and communities. The 4th District Court in Provo handles DUI cases from all incorporated cities and unincorporated areas of Utah County.
All DUI cases in Utah County are filed at the 4th District Court regardless of which city the arrest took place in.
Nearby Counties
Utah County borders several other Utah counties. If a DUI arrest took place near a county line, the case is filed in the county where the stop occurred.