Clearfield Criminal History Records
Clearfield criminal history records are held by the Clearfield Police Department, the Davis County courts, and the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. Clearfield is a Davis County city of about 32,000 residents located near Hill Air Force Base along the Wasatch Front. Criminal cases from Clearfield are handled by the Second District Court in Farmington. This page explains where to find Clearfield criminal history records, how to request police reports, and what tools are available for background checks and expungement in Davis County.
Clearfield Quick Facts
Clearfield Police Department Criminal Records
The Clearfield Police Department Records Division handles all police records requests for the city. The division is located at 55 S State St, Clearfield, UT 84015. Call (801) 525-2806 for records inquiries. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Records can be requested in person or online. Most records are available within 5 to 10 business days after the request is submitted. Valid photo ID is required for all requests. Fees apply for report copies.
To request police records from Clearfield, you submit a GRAMA request form. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, you have the right to request public records in writing from any Utah government agency. Your request must describe the records with reasonable specificity. Include the incident date, names involved, and any case or incident number you have. The department has 10 business days to respond to a standard request and 5 days if you can show urgency or public benefit.
Some police records are classified as protected or private under GRAMA. Reports tied to open investigations may not be available until the case has been resolved. The Records Division staff can tell you the status of a request and whether any records you are looking for fall under restricted classifications.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at BCI maintains the statewide criminal history database and is often the best starting point for a comprehensive record check involving Clearfield or Davis County cases.
How to Find Clearfield Criminal History
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the central state agency for criminal history searches. BCI is at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Phone is (801) 965-4445. A right of access check on your own record costs $20. Name and date of birth checks also cost $20. Fingerprint-based background checks, which are more accurate, run $20 as well. BCI mails results and does not send them electronically.
For court records, the Second District Court in Farmington covers all Clearfield criminal cases at the district level. The free Utah Courts MyCase portal at casesearch.utcourts.gov lets you look up case information by name or case number at no charge. The XChange subscription at utcourts.gov/xchange gives full document-level access for $30 per month. In-person visits to the Second District Court clerk are also available.
The Utah Department of Corrections offender search at corrections.utah.gov/offender-search covers state inmates and people on supervision. This tool is useful if you are looking for someone with a Clearfield conviction who may be in state custody or on probation or parole statewide.
Note: The Davis County Sheriff's Office at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025 also maintains arrest logs and records for county-wide law enforcement activities that may include Clearfield area incidents handled by the Sheriff.
Clearfield Court Records
Clearfield criminal cases at the district level are heard at the Second District Court in Farmington, the Davis County seat. The court handles felonies and serious misdemeanors for all of Davis County, including Clearfield. Lower-level cases and traffic matters may go through the Davis County Justice Court. Court records are public under GRAMA unless a judge has ordered them sealed.
| Court | Second Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 West State Street Farmington, UT 84025 |
| Phone | (801) 447-3800 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
You can search case records online or visit the court clerk in Farmington. Bring a valid photo ID for in-person visits. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. The clerk can tell you what documents are available for a specific case and the current copy fees before you complete your request.
Background Checks for Clearfield Residents
Clearfield residents needing a background check on themselves can request one from BCI under the right of access provision. The process starts with a Criminal History Record Application. You provide your fingerprints at a law enforcement agency or at BCI's office. Payment of $20 is required. The Clearfield Police Department can assist with fingerprinting. Results are mailed to the address on the application.
The Utah Criminal Identification Act at § 53-10-108 governs how BCI handles criminal history records. BCI draws from statewide law enforcement data, including arrests and convictions processed in Clearfield and Davis County. A fingerprint check confirms identity more precisely than a name and date of birth check, especially when names are common or have changed over time.
Expungement Resources in Clearfield
Utah's Clean Slate law took effect in February 2022. Clearfield residents with eligible convictions may qualify for automatic expungement without filing a petition. The Utah Courts expungement page explains which offenses qualify and how the review process works. If your case qualifies under Clean Slate, BCI and the court update records automatically.
For convictions that require a formal petition, start by getting a Certificate of Eligibility from BCI for $65. The court filing fee is $135. File the petition at the Second District Court in Farmington. After the judge signs the order, BCI, the court, and the Clearfield Police Department each update their records. The sealed conviction will no longer appear in standard criminal history searches in Utah.
Violent felonies, sex offenses, and certain DUI convictions do not qualify for expungement. If you are unsure whether your conviction is eligible, contact the Second District Court clerk or review the rules at the Utah Courts expungement page. BCI can also tell you what currently appears in your criminal history record before you file anything.
Note: After expungement, you are generally allowed to answer "no" to questions asking whether you have been convicted of a crime, with some exceptions for certain professional licensing and law enforcement applications.
Warrant Records in Clearfield
Active warrants from Clearfield cases appear in the Utah statewide warrant database at secure.utah.gov/warrants. This tool lets you search by name across all Utah jurisdictions. Bench warrants from the Second District Court and arrest warrants issued by law enforcement in Clearfield will both show in this system once entered.
If you find an active warrant in your name, contact the Clearfield Police Department at (801) 525-2806 or the Second District Court clerk at (801) 447-3800. Appearing voluntarily is better than waiting. The court may schedule a hearing to address the warrant without an arrest in some cases. Act quickly because warrants do not expire on their own and can result in arrest at any time.
GRAMA Public Records in Clearfield
Clearfield City handles public records requests through the City Recorder's Office. GRAMA at Utah Code § 63G-2-201 gives all Utah residents the right to request public government records in writing. Requests for general city records go to the City Recorder. Police records requests go directly to the Clearfield Police Department Records Division.
Requests can be submitted in person at City Hall, by mail, or online through the Utah State Open Records Portal. The City Recorder coordinates all non-police records requests. The city has 10 business days to respond to standard GRAMA requests. For requests showing clear public benefit or urgency, a 5-day expedited response may apply. Fees are charged for copies and research time when applicable. Denied requests can be appealed to the State Records Committee.
The Utah Department of Corrections offender search is a free statewide tool that complements local GRAMA requests by showing current custody and supervision status for people with Utah convictions, including those from Clearfield.
Davis County Criminal History Resources
Clearfield is in Davis County. For county-level criminal history resources, court contacts, and background check information, visit the Davis County criminal history page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Neighboring cities in Davis County and northern Utah use their own courts and police for criminal records. Pick a city below to find resources in that area.