Search Weber County DUI Records
Weber County DUI records are public documents that cover DUI arrests, court cases, and convictions in this northern Utah county. Ogden is the county seat, and the 2nd District Court there handles all criminal DUI cases filed in Weber County. The county has a population of about 270,000 and includes cities like Ogden and Roy. The Utah Highway Patrol has a strong presence in Weber County, and multiple local agencies contribute to DUI enforcement. This page explains how to find DUI records in Weber County, which tools are available online, and how to submit a GRAMA request for records held by county agencies.
Weber County Quick Facts
Weber County DUI Records
Weber County is located in northern Utah along the Wasatch Front. The county seat is Ogden, a city with an active economy and a busy road network that includes Interstate 15, Interstate 84, and several state routes. Law enforcement agencies in Weber County include the Weber County Sheriff's Office, the Ogden Police Department, the Roy Police Department, and city police departments in other incorporated areas. The Utah Highway Patrol operates actively throughout Weber County, particularly on the major interstate corridors.
DUI records in Weber County are generated at several points. An arrest record is created when an officer books a DUI suspect at the jail. A court record is created when charges are filed with the 2nd District Court in Ogden. A conviction record results when the case ends in a guilty plea, no contest plea, or guilty verdict. Each of these records is public under Utah's GRAMA law and can be accessed through the proper channels. The Weber County Sheriff maintains a corrections facility and provides an inmate roster online for recent bookings.
Utah had approximately 10,923 DUI arrests statewide in fiscal year 2025. Weber County, as one of the larger counties along the Wasatch Front, contributes meaningfully to that total. The county's mix of urban areas in Ogden, suburban communities, and rural land on the western side all see DUI enforcement from various agencies.
Note: Weber County DUI records are public, but some arrest records may not yet appear in XChange if the case is still in early stages at the time of the search.
Searching Weber County DUI Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange system is the main online tool for searching DUI case records in Weber County. XChange holds electronic records from the 2nd District Court and courts throughout the state. A monthly subscription costs $30, with per-search fees of $0.15 to $0.35 and per-document fees of $0.50 to $1.00. Visit utcourts.gov/xchange to create an account. The Weber County Main Library at 2464 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden, UT 84401, phone (801) 337-2615, provides public XChange access at no charge for in-person use.
Parties to a Weber County DUI case can use the free MyCase portal at mycase.utcourts.gov to view their own records. This tool does not require a subscription and shows filed documents, hearing schedules, and case status. For statewide criminal history that includes Weber County DUI convictions, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification charges $15 per name-based check. BCI is at 3888 W 5400 S, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445, and at bci.utah.gov.
Weber County also has a dedicated GRAMA portal at webercountyutah.gov/Transparency/grama.php. This portal handles both state GRAMA and federal FOIA requests for county records. An online submission form is available through NextRequest at webercountyut.nextrequest.com/requests/new. Different departments have their own GRAMA contacts, including the Sheriff, Clerk/Auditor, Recorder, and Assessor. For DUI arrest records from the Sheriff, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. For court records, contact the 2nd District Court.
DUI Enforcement in Weber County
The Weber County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency for unincorporated areas of the county. The Sheriff's department maintains a corrections facility and publishes an inmate roster online, including recent DUI bookings. Visit webercountyutah.gov/departments.php and look under the Sheriff section for current booking information. The Ogden Police Department handles DUI enforcement within Ogden city limits. The Roy Police Department covers DUI stops in Roy. Each agency submits arrest data to the state within five workdays under DLD reporting rules.
The Utah Highway Patrol has a well-known enforcement presence in Weber County along I-15 and I-84. These two interstates converge near Ogden, making the area a high-traffic zone. UHP troopers actively enforce DUI laws on these corridors, and the agency participates in sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout the county. Weber County's proximity to Box Elder and Davis counties means some DUI stops near county lines require coordination between agencies about which court has jurisdiction.
All Weber County law enforcement agencies coordinate through the Weber-Morgan Health Department and share data with the Utah Highway Safety Office at highwaysafety.utah.gov, which tracks DUI statistics statewide.
Weber County Court Records and DUI Cases
The 2nd District Court in Ogden handles all felony and misdemeanor DUI cases filed in Weber County. Court records for Weber County DUI cases include criminal complaints, affidavits, preliminary hearing transcripts, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. These documents are public and available through XChange or in person at the courthouse. Additional information about the Weber County courthouse is at utcourts.gov/courthouse/weber.
Weber County DUI court cases move through arraignment, pretrial hearings, and either a plea or a trial. Each stage creates documents that become part of the public court file. Under Utah law, a guilty or no contest plea in a DUI case cannot be held in abeyance. The conviction is permanent and accessible through BCI criminal history checks and court records systems. Sentencing orders from the 2nd District Court may include fines, jail, probation, community service, and IID requirements depending on the offense level.
The Weber County Clerk/Auditor handles marriage records and general county records. For DUI case-specific records, contact the 2nd District Court directly. The Clerk/Auditor's GRAMA contact is javery@webercountyutah.gov or rhatch@co.weber.ut.us. The Law Library at the Weber County Main Library location, phone (801) 337-2617, offers public access to legal resources including court records tools.
Note: Weber County Recorder staff cannot search records for members of the public. Self-service is required for online document searches through the Recorder's subscription system.
Utah DUI Laws Applied in Weber County
Utah's DUI laws are among the strictest in the country. Under Utah Code section 41-6a-502, the legal BAC limit is .05, lower than every other state. Weber County officers enforce this standard on all public roads including the I-15/I-84 interchange, Ogden city streets, and rural county roads. A first DUI conviction in Utah requires a minimum $700 fine, mandatory jail time, and an 18-month IID requirement. Drivers under 21 face a three-year IID requirement for a first offense.
The metabolite DUI law under Utah Code section 41-6a-517 applies throughout Weber County. A driver is guilty of DUI if any controlled substance metabolite is present in their system, regardless of whether they feel impaired. This law uses strict liability, and prosecutors in Weber County do not need to prove actual impairment. Drug DUI cases go through the same 2nd District Court process as alcohol DUI cases. The implied consent law under Utah Code section 41-6a-520 applies to all drivers on Weber County roads. Refusing chemical testing leads to automatic DLD license consequences.
Repeat DUI offenders in Weber County may face the Utah 24/7 Sobriety Program as part of their sentence or probation. The program requires frequent alcohol testing and is one of several tools available to 2nd District Court judges. Sentencing minimums for all DUI levels are set by Utah Code section 41-6a-505 and apply in every Weber County DUI case. The Criminal and Justice Policy Commission tracks enforcement trends at ccjj.utah.gov.
License Actions and IID Requirements
A DUI arrest in Weber County triggers an administrative license action through the Utah Driver License Division in addition to the criminal case. The Admin Per Se process can suspend a driver's license before any court conviction is entered. Drivers in Weber County have the right to request a hearing with the DLD to challenge the suspension. All information about DLD DUI actions is at dld.utah.gov/dui.
IID requirements for Weber County DUI convictions follow Utah state law. A first conviction brings an 18-month IID, extended to three years for drivers under 21. A second DUI requires a three-year IID. A felony DUI brings a six-year IID requirement. DUI causing a death carries a ten-year IID mandate. Refusing chemical testing results in an 18-month IID for a first refusal and 36 months for each refusal after that. Weber County drivers must use a DLD-approved IID provider listed at dld.utah.gov/iid. Compliance with IID conditions is monitored by the DLD, and violations can result in license revocation.
Note: Weber County defendants with active IID requirements must report any device tampering or failed tests to their probation officer and the DLD immediately.
Requesting Weber County DUI Records
Weber County has a clear GRAMA process for requesting public records. The county GRAMA portal is at webercountyutah.gov/Transparency/grama.php. You can submit requests online through the NextRequest portal at webercountyut.nextrequest.com/requests/new or by contacting the appropriate department directly. DUI arrest records held by the Weber County Sheriff require a request directed to the Sheriff's department. Court records are available through the 2nd District Court or XChange.
Standard GRAMA timelines apply to Weber County records requests. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Research time beyond 15 minutes is charged at $20 per hour. For DUI court case records at the 2nd District Court, in-person visits allow you to review the full case file and get copies on the spot. For online access, XChange at utcourts.gov/xchange provides the most efficient search tool. Bring a valid photo ID when visiting the courthouse in Ogden.
Statewide criminal history records covering Weber County DUI convictions are available from BCI for $15 per name-based check at bci.utah.gov. The Weber County Recorder, Leann Kilts, at 2380 Washington Blvd. #370, Ogden, UT 84401, phone (801) 399-8547, handles property document searches. For DUI court records, contact the 2nd District Court. Court self-help resources are at utcourts.gov.
Cities in Weber County
Weber County includes several cities and communities in the Ogden area. All DUI cases from Weber County are handled by the 2nd District Court in Ogden regardless of which city the arrest occurred in.
Ogden is the county seat and the largest city in Weber County. All DUI court proceedings in the county are held at the 2nd District Court in Ogden.
Nearby Counties
Weber County borders Davis County to the south, Box Elder County to the north, and Morgan County to the east. DUI cases must be filed in the county where the arrest took place.