Find Sevier County Traffic Ticket Records
Sevier County traffic ticket records are filed and maintained through the Sixth District Court in Richfield and the county's justice courts. If you got a citation anywhere in Sevier County, the court named on your ticket holds the record. Sevier County has both a county-level justice court and a separate city-level justice court in Richfield. This page walks you through which court handles your case, how to search for records online or in person, and how to get copies of documents you need.
Sevier County Quick Facts
Sixth District Court - Sevier County
The Sixth District Court in Richfield is the district-level court for Sevier County. It handles felony traffic offenses, civil matters, family law cases, and appeals from the county's justice courts. Most standard traffic violations do not start at the district court. They go first to the Richfield City Justice Court or the Sevier County Justice Court depending on where the stop took place. When a case involves a felony charge or is appealed, it comes to the Sixth District Court and a full record is maintained there.
The courthouse is located on 100 West in Richfield. Staff can search case records, confirm hearing dates, and make copies of documents. If you are not sure whether your case is at the district court or one of the justice courts, call first. Bringing your citation is the quickest way to get the right answer, since the court name and address are printed on every ticket issued in Sevier County.
| Court |
Sixth District Court 250 North 100 West Richfield, UT 84701 Phone: (435) 893-0400 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Handles | Felony traffic offenses, appeals from justice courts, civil matters, family law |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
Sevier County Justice Courts
Sevier County has two justice courts that handle most traffic ticket cases. The Richfield City Justice Court covers violations that occur within Richfield city limits. The Sevier County Justice Court handles cases from the unincorporated areas of the county and the smaller communities that do not have their own municipal courts. Both courts deal with Class B and C misdemeanors, civil traffic infractions, and small claims matters. Justice courts are non-record courts in Utah, so if you appeal a decision from either of these courts, the case moves to the Sixth District Court and begins again.
The distinction between the two justice courts matters when you need to find your record. A ticket issued inside Richfield by a Richfield police officer likely went to the Richfield City Justice Court. A ticket issued by the Sevier County Sheriff or the Utah Highway Patrol anywhere else in the county probably went to the Sevier County Justice Court. When in doubt, check the court name printed on your citation. That tells you exactly where to go.
Interstate 70 runs through Sevier County and sees heavy traffic from both local residents and through travelers. The Utah Highway Patrol maintains a presence on I-70 and on US-89, both of which pass through the county. Citations issued on these routes by UHP officers are filed with the appropriate court based on the location of the stop. If you were cited on I-70 in Sevier County, the Sevier County Justice Court is the most likely place your record is held.
How to Search Sevier County Traffic Records
The XChange system at Utah State Courts is the main online tool for searching Sevier County district court records. You can search by party name or case number and get basic case details at no charge. Cases that went before the Sixth District Court will appear in the system. For justice court records, you may need to contact those courts directly since not all justice court data is indexed in XChange.
The MyCase portal at utcourts.gov/mycase lets you track individual cases. It shows upcoming hearing dates, payment status, and recent filings. MyCase covers district court cases and some justice court matters in Sevier County. If you have a case number from your citation, MyCase is the fastest way to check on your case without calling the courthouse. It is free to use and does not require you to create an account for basic searches.
In-person searches are available at the Sixth District Court in Richfield during regular business hours. Staff can pull up records and make copies. Fees are $0.50 per page for standard copies and $4 to $5 per certified document. If you prefer to submit a request by mail, write to the court at 250 North 100 West, Richfield, UT 84701, and include the case number or the full name on the citation along with the approximate date. For justice court records, contact those courts separately.
Traffic Violations in Sevier County
All traffic laws in Sevier County are set by the Utah Traffic Code at Title 41, Chapter 6A. Violations fall into two levels. Infractions are the lower level. They include speeding, improper lane use, and failure to yield at an intersection. Fines apply, but there is no jail time. Misdemeanors are more serious. Reckless driving, driving under the influence, and operating on a suspended license are misdemeanor-level violations.
I-70 through Sevier County is a major east-west corridor. Speed enforcement on this route is active, and commercial trucks traveling the route are subject to weight limits and inspection requirements as well. US-89 through Richfield also sees regular patrols. The mix of highway and rural road traffic in Sevier County means a range of violation types. Winter driving conditions on mountain passes can lead to citations for unsafe speed or failure to use chains when required.
The Utah Driver License Division tracks driving record points for each Utah court conviction. Minor violations carry 35 to 75 points. Serious misdemeanors can add up to 200 points. Enough points in a 12-month window triggers a suspension review. Sevier County courts send all conviction data to the DLD. If you are from another state, your home DMV may also be notified through the Driver License Compact.
Deferred Prosecution for Traffic Tickets
Utah offers a deferred prosecution option for qualifying traffic violations. The program is administered through Utah Courts Deferred Traffic Prosecution. Under a deferral, you pay a set fee and agree to keep a clean driving record for a period, usually six months to one year. If you complete the deferral period without any new violations, the court dismisses the original charge. No conviction appears on your record, and no points are added to your license.
Not all violations qualify. Courts in Sevier County apply their own guidelines about which offenses are eligible and what conditions apply to the deferral agreement. Before paying a fine outright, ask the court whether deferral is an option. Paying a fine without asking about deferral first is a missed opportunity, since paying counts as a guilty plea and adds the conviction to your driving record permanently.
The Utah State Courts website provides case search tools, court contact information, and online payment access for Sevier County traffic ticket cases and all other Utah courts.
Visiting the state courts site first is the quickest way to find your Sevier County case status before deciding whether you need to make the trip to Richfield in person.
Getting Copies of Sevier County Traffic Records
Traffic ticket records in Sevier County are public under GRAMA, the Government Records Access and Management Act. You do not need to be the person named in the case to request access. Records are available at the courthouse and by mail request. The fees charged for copies are uniform across all Utah courts under state law.
To get copies of district court records, visit the Sixth District Court at 250 North 100 West in Richfield during regular business hours. Bring the case number or the full name on the citation. Staff can locate the file and make copies at $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost between $4 and $5 per document. Mail requests go to the same address. Include case details, your return address, and a phone number in case staff need to follow up.
Online fine payments are available through Utah Courts ePayments. This system handles district court fines and some justice court fines in Sevier County. Have your citation number ready when you use the portal. If your case is eligible for online resolution, you can pay or enter a plea without appearing at the Richfield courthouse. This is helpful for out-of-town drivers who were cited on I-70 or US-89 while passing through Sevier County.
For justice court records, contact the Richfield City Justice Court or the Sevier County Justice Court depending on where your case was filed. GRAMA requests for justice court documents go to those courts separately. The district court clerk does not hold justice court files.
Cities in Sevier County
Sevier County includes Richfield, Salina, Glenwood, Elsinore, Monroe, Sigurd, and several other small communities. None of these cities currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All traffic ticket records in Sevier County are handled through the Sixth District Court and the county's justice courts in Richfield.
Nearby Counties
Sevier County is surrounded by several other Utah counties. Check your citation to confirm which county court has jurisdiction if you were stopped near a county border.