Kane County Traffic Ticket Records
Kane County traffic ticket records are held by the Sixth District Court in Kanab and the Kane County Justice Court. If you received a citation on US-89, near the Zion National Park area, or anywhere else in Kane County and need to locate your case, find out how much you owe, or get a copy of a traffic court record, this page explains which courts handle citations in Kane County, how to search records online, and how to request documents through the courthouse in Kanab.
Kane County Quick Facts
Sixth District Court - Kane County
The Sixth District Court in Kanab handles serious traffic offenses in Kane County. DUI charges, reckless driving cases, driving on a revoked license, and other traffic violations that carry criminal penalties are processed at the District Court level. The clerk's office at this location keeps all case records and can provide copies to people who request them. The court is located at 76 North Main in Kanab.
The Sixth District Court is part of the Utah State Courts system. All District Court records can be searched through the MyCase portal at no cost. Enter a name or case number to pull up traffic cases from Kane County. The portal shows charges, case status, and upcoming court dates. For certified copies of court documents, contact the clerk directly or visit the courthouse in Kanab.
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Sixth District Court 76 North Main Kanab, UT 84741 Phone: (435) 644-4585 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
Kane County Justice Court
The Kane County Justice Court handles routine traffic citations issued throughout the county. Standard infractions, speeding tickets, stop sign violations, and similar cases go to the Justice Court rather than the District Court. The Justice Court is the first stop for most traffic matters in Kane County unless the charge carries a criminal penalty.
Kane County's location along US-89 makes it a high-traffic corridor for visitors heading between Utah's national parks. The highway runs directly through Kanab and continues toward Zion National Park to the west and the Grand Staircase-Escalante area to the east. Law enforcement activity on US-89 is consistent year-round, with an uptick during peak tourist seasons. Out-of-state visitors make up a significant share of traffic citations issued in Kane County.
You can pay eligible Kane County Justice Court fines online through the Utah courts payment system. Use your citation number to find and pay your case online. This option is especially useful for visitors who live out of state and cannot return to Kanab for a court appearance. If your case is not available for online payment, call the Justice Court to ask how to respond to the citation. Ignoring a ticket does not make it go away.
The Kane County Sheriff's Office and Utah Highway Patrol are the main enforcement agencies in the county. Both issue citations under the same Utah traffic code, and cases from both agencies are filed with the same courts. The type of violation, not the issuing agency, determines whether a case goes to the Justice Court or the District Court.
How to Search Kane County Traffic Records
Start your search for Kane County traffic records with the MyCase portal. It is free, works around the clock, and includes cases from both the Sixth District Court and the Kane County Justice Court. Search by name or by case number to find records. The portal shows the case type, charges, status, and hearing information for all active and recently closed cases in Kane County courts.
Have the following information ready before you search:
- Full name as it appears on the citation
- Citation or case number from the ticket
- Date the stop took place
- Which court is listed on the citation
For in-person searches, go to the clerk's office at 76 North Main in Kanab. Bring a valid ID. The clerk can look up cases by name or case number and provide copies of records. Call ahead to confirm hours, especially if you are traveling from out of the area. Copy fees apply. Certified copies cost more than plain copies and may take additional time to process. If you are not sure whether your case is at the Justice Court or District Court level, the clerk can help sort that out.
Traffic Violations and Penalties in Kane County
All traffic enforcement in Kane County follows the Utah Traffic Code, Title 41 Chapter 6a. This state law covers every type of traffic violation, from minor equipment issues to serious offenses like DUI and reckless driving. The Kane County Sheriff and Utah Highway Patrol enforce this code throughout the county. Fines are set at the state level.
Speeding on US-89 accounts for a large share of citations in Kane County. The highway has stretches with varying speed limits, and drivers coming from out of state sometimes miss posted signs or misjudge safe speeds on unfamiliar roads. The Kanab area also sees citations for failure to yield, improper passing, and seatbelt violations. During peak tourist season, law enforcement presence increases on the main routes leading to the parks.
Moving violations carry points under the Driver License Division's point system. Enough points in a rolling period can result in license suspension. Out-of-state drivers are not exempt from this system. Utah shares conviction data with other states under the Driver License Compact, so a speeding ticket in Kane County can affect your record back home. Even a minor infraction is worth addressing properly rather than ignoring.
Deferred Traffic Prosecution in Kane County
Eligible Kane County citations may qualify for Utah's Deferred Traffic Prosecution program. This program lets you complete a driving course and stay out of trouble for a set time in exchange for having the charge dismissed without a conviction. It is open to drivers with qualifying violations and a generally clean record. DUI and reckless driving are not eligible.
The application is online at the Utah courts deferral page. Check your citation type first to confirm it qualifies. Then complete the application, pay the fee, and finish the required course before the deadline. When you complete the program, the court dismisses the charge. No conviction appears on your record, and the citation does not affect your driving history.
For out-of-state drivers who got a ticket in Kane County, deferral can be handled entirely online from home. You do not need to return to Kanab to complete the program. This makes deferral a practical choice for visitors who received a citation while passing through the area. The fee is higher than just paying the fine, but the benefit of keeping your record clean often outweighs the cost. If you are uncertain, contact the Kane County Justice Court to ask about your options.
The Utah courts online payment system lets you pay eligible Kane County traffic fines without traveling to Kanab.
Out-of-state visitors who received citations in Kane County can often use the online payment portal to resolve their tickets. Enter your citation number to find the case and pay the fine remotely.
Accessing Kane County Traffic Records Under GRAMA
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act gives the public the right to request court records. Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2 sets out how agencies must handle these requests. Traffic ticket records held by Kane County courts are generally public. You do not need to be a party to a case to request records. Courts must respond within a set number of business days and may charge only the fees allowed under the law.
To make a GRAMA request from the Kane County courts, submit a written request to the clerk at the Sixth District Court or the Justice Court in Kanab. Describe what you need. Include a case number if you have one, or provide the name and date if you do not. The clerk will find the records and tell you the copy cost. Routine traffic records are available without restrictions in most cases. Personal identifiers such as Social Security numbers are redacted from copies given to the public.
If any part of your GRAMA request is denied, you can appeal. Start with the court's records officer. If that appeal fails, GRAMA provides further steps to escalate. Juvenile records are sealed and not available through public records requests. Driving history information separate from court records should be requested from the Driver License Division. The DLD and the courts each maintain their own separate records, and you may need both depending on why you are requesting the information.
Cities in Kane County
Kane County includes Kanab and a handful of smaller communities such as Orderville and Alton. Kanab is the county seat and the location of both the Sixth District Court and the Kane County Justice Court. No cities in Kane County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site. All traffic citations issued anywhere in the county are handled through the courts in Kanab.
Nearby Counties
Kane County borders several other Utah counties. If you are not certain which county issued your citation, look at the court name printed on your ticket to confirm where to send payment or appear.