Access Daggett County Traffic Court Records
Daggett County traffic court records come from the Daggett County Justice Court, which serves this small northeastern Utah county from its base in Manila. Daggett is the least populous county in Utah, and the justice court handles all Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and infractions for the county. The court falls under the Eighth Judicial District, which covers several counties in Utah's northeastern corner. Records from the Daggett County Justice Court are public and can be searched online through Utah Courts systems or by contacting the court directly in Manila.
Daggett County Quick Facts
Daggett County Justice Court
The Daggett County Justice Court is the only court in Utah's smallest county. It handles all traffic violations, infractions, and Class B and C misdemeanors issued within Daggett County. The court also handles the Dutch John area, a small community near Flaming Gorge Reservoir in the northeastern part of the county. The court administrator is Kris Andelin, and Judge Jeri Allphin presides. The Daggett County website has a dedicated Justice Court page at daggettcounty.gov/96/Justice-Court with local information including procedures and contact details.
One important rule to know in Daggett County: if you miss your court date, the court can issue a warrant for your arrest. However, the court generally gives a 24 to 48 hour window to reschedule before a warrant is formally issued. That window is not guaranteed, so if you realize you will miss a hearing, contact the court as soon as possible. Do not wait to see what happens. The court is small, and missed appearances are taken seriously. Reaching out right away usually results in a better outcome than going silent.
Daggett County offers an online payment option for traffic citations. You can search by citation number through the court's online payment system. For cases in the MyCase system, you can also view your case details and court date information online. Because the court is in a remote area, online tools are especially useful for people who do not live near Manila. The court is accessible by phone and through the county website for questions about your case.
The Daggett County Justice Court page at daggettcounty.gov/96/Justice-Court provides local procedures, contact details, and guidance for traffic cases in this small northeastern Utah county.
| Court | Daggett County Justice Court |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Manila, UT |
| Judge | Judge Jeri Allphin |
| Court Administrator | Kris Andelin |
| Judicial District | Eighth District |
| Jurisdiction | Class B/C misdemeanors, traffic violations, infractions |
| Court Website | daggettcounty.gov/96/Justice-Court |
| Missed Court Date | Warrant may issue; court typically allows 24-48 hours to reschedule |
How to Search Daggett County Traffic Court Records
Daggett County traffic court records can be searched online through the Utah Courts statewide systems. The free option is the MyCase portal. Search by name or case number to see case status, upcoming hearing dates, and public documents. No account is required for a basic lookup. MyCase covers Daggett County cases filed since July 2011. Because Daggett is so remote, the online systems are especially valuable for checking on a case without making a long drive to Manila.
The XChange system offers more detailed access at $30 per month or $240 per year. It covers all Utah courts including Daggett County. XChange is useful for legal professionals or anyone who needs regular access to Utah court records. For a one-time search, MyCase is the better choice. If you need records from before July 2011, contact the Daggett County Justice Court directly. Older records are kept at the courthouse and are not always available through the online systems.
In-person access is available at the courthouse in Manila. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201(1), you can inspect public court records at no charge at the courthouse. Copies cost $0.25 per page under GRAMA. Because Daggett County is remote, call ahead before making the drive to make sure the clerk is available and your records are ready to view. Traffic violation records in Daggett County are public under Utah Code § 63G-2-103 and anyone can request or inspect them.
To pay a Daggett County traffic fine online, use the Utah Courts ePayment system. You can also pay through the court's citation search tool on the county website. Have your citation number ready before you start. Paying online saves you a long drive to Manila if you simply want to settle a fine. If you are not sure what you owe, check MyCase first or contact the court administrator before submitting payment.
Traffic Violations, Fines, and Deferred Prosecution in Daggett County
Daggett County uses the standard Utah traffic fine schedule. Speeding fines scale with how far over the limit you drove. Going 1 to 10 mph over costs around $120. Speeds of 11 to 15 mph over run about $150. Going 16 to 20 mph over costs $200, 21 to 25 mph over costs $270, and 26 to 30 mph over runs $370. Speeds of 31 mph or more over the limit start at $470. Court fees and state surcharges are added to these base amounts.
Daggett County has a specific note on records confidentiality worth knowing. Under Utah Code § 78A-2-229, private, protected, or sealed documents received by parties to a case are confidential and cannot be distributed without prior court authorization. This applies to any restricted documents in a case file, not to the general public record. Standard traffic violation records remain public under GRAMA, but if you are asked to handle documents marked private or sealed, do not share them without court approval.
Deferred Traffic Prosecution is available for qualifying cases in Daggett County. This option allows a driver to register through MyCase using their case number, the court location, and a valid email address. If you complete the requirements, the violation does not go on your permanent record. CDL holders do not qualify for deferred prosecution in Utah. This applies in Daggett County just as in every other Utah county. If you hold a commercial driver's license, deferred prosecution is not available to you regardless of the violation type.
Visit the deferred traffic prosecution page at utcourts.gov to check if your case qualifies and to start the registration process. You will need your case number and court location. The court in Manila is listed as Daggett County Justice Court in the MyCase and deferred prosecution systems. If you are unsure whether your violation qualifies, ask the court clerk at your first appearance or contact the court before your scheduled date.
Legal Resources for Daggett County Traffic Cases
Legal resources in Daggett County are limited compared to urban areas, but the statewide Utah Courts systems fill most gaps. The Utah Courts forms library has free downloadable forms for traffic and misdemeanor matters. These are the same forms used throughout Utah. If you plan to represent yourself in a Daggett County traffic case, start here. The Utah Courts website also has procedural guides written for people without legal training.
For income-qualified Daggett County residents, Utah Legal Services may be able to help. Their website is utahlegalservices.org. Service in a county as remote as Daggett may be limited to phone or remote consultations. The Utah State Bar's lawyer referral service can connect you with an attorney who practices in the Eighth District if you need representation. Cases involving DUI, reckless driving, or situations that could affect a license are cases where legal help is worth finding even if it requires remote contact.
After a traffic conviction in Daggett County, the result goes on your driving record through the Utah Driver License Division. The DLD handles driving records separately from court records. You can check your own driving record on the DLD website. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation at bci.utah.gov keeps statewide criminal history records that may also include misdemeanor traffic convictions. If a background check is a concern, request a copy of your BCI report to review what appears there.
Cities in Daggett County
Daggett County includes Manila, the county seat, and Dutch John, near Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Neither community meets the population threshold for a dedicated city records page. All traffic court cases in Daggett County are handled by the Daggett County Justice Court in Manila regardless of where in the county the citation was issued.
Nearby Counties
Daggett County sits in the far northeastern corner of Utah and shares borders with Wyoming to the north and Colorado to the east. Within Utah, it borders several counties to the south and west. If your citation was issued near a county line, check your ticket to confirm which court has jurisdiction.