Criminal History Records in Kaysville
Kaysville criminal history records are handled by local and state agencies. Kaysville is a community of about 35,000 people along the Wasatch Front in Davis County. The Kaysville Police Department processes police records requests under GRAMA. Broader background checks go through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. Criminal court cases from Kaysville are handled at the Second District Court in Farmington. This page explains how to access criminal history records tied to Kaysville.
Kaysville Quick Facts
Kaysville Police Department Records Division
The Kaysville Police Department Records Division handles all police records requests for Kaysville. This includes incident reports, accident reports, and other documents related to criminal matters in the city. All requests follow GRAMA, Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code § 63G-2-201. The city has up to 10 business days to respond to a request.
The Records Division is located at 100 N Main St, Kaysville, UT 84037. You can reach the department by phone at (801) 546-1131. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Requests can be made in person or through the city's online portal. Bring valid government-issued photo ID when making an in-person request. Fees apply for copies of reports, and the city will notify you of the cost when your request is processed.
Some records in Kaysville may be classified as private or protected under state law. This can include ongoing investigations, juvenile records, and certain personal information. If a record is denied in whole or in part, the department must give you written notice explaining the legal reason for the denial. You have the right to appeal a denial through the State Records Committee or district court.
Note: Criminal history information that goes beyond police reports, such as statewide arrest records and conviction history, is maintained at the state level by the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification rather than by the local police department.
Kaysville Criminal History Through BCI
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the main source for full criminal history background checks in Utah, including for persons connected to Kaysville. BCI maintains a statewide criminal history repository that covers arrests, charges, and dispositions from all counties including Davis County.
BCI is located at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. The phone number is (801) 965-4445. Three types of checks are available. A name and date of birth check costs $20. A fingerprint-based check costs $20 and is more precise. An individual requesting their own record also pays $20. Fingerprint-based checks require you to visit a law enforcement agency for printing before mailing the application to BCI. Results are mailed to your address on the application and cannot be faxed or emailed.
The authority for criminal history records in Utah is Utah Code § 53-10-108, the Criminal Identification Act. BCI can release records to the public for name-based checks and to the subject of the record for self-checks. Some uses, such as checks for licensed professions, require a fingerprint-based search. Check the BCI website for the current list of approved uses and any forms required before submitting your request.
Second District Court Criminal Records
Criminal cases from Kaysville are filed at the Second District Court in Farmington. The court is located at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025. You can reach the court by phone at (801) 447-3800. This court handles all felony, misdemeanor, and criminal traffic cases from Davis County, including those originating in Kaysville.
Court records from criminal cases are public unless sealed or expunged. The Utah Courts offer a free public search tool called MyCase. You can search by party name or case number to find case status, hearing dates, and basic case details. For complete case documents and filings, the XChange portal provides full access for $30 per month. Both tools are available through utcourts.gov.
The Davis County Sheriff's Office also holds booking and jail records for persons arrested in Kaysville. The sheriff's office is located at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025, and can be reached at (801) 451-4100. For persons currently in Davis County custody, the sheriff's office is the point of contact for booking information.
Warrant Records for Kaysville
You can search for active warrants tied to persons in Kaysville through the Utah Warrant Search. This statewide database is run by the Utah Department of Public Safety and includes warrants issued by courts across all counties. A simple name search shows whether an active warrant is on file.
Warrant records show the court that issued the warrant, the date, and the reason. Bench warrants are issued when someone misses a court appearance. Arrest warrants are issued as part of a criminal investigation. For questions about a specific warrant in Kaysville, contact the Kaysville Police Department or the Second District Court in Farmington.
Note: Warrant information is updated regularly but may not reflect real-time changes. Always confirm with the issuing court or law enforcement agency before taking action based on a warrant search result.
GRAMA and Kaysville Criminal Records Access
All public records in Kaysville, including criminal history documents, are governed by the Government Records Access and Management Act. GRAMA is found at Utah Code § 63G-2. Under GRAMA, records are presumed public unless specifically classified as private, protected, or controlled by law. The response deadline for most GRAMA requests is 10 business days.
Requests must be made in writing. You must identify the records you want with reasonable specificity. You can inspect records in person at the city office during business hours. Copies cost a fee set by the city. If your request is denied, you can appeal first to the City Recorder, then to the State Records Committee, and finally to district court. GRAMA applies to the Kaysville Police Department, City Recorder, and all other city departments.
The Utah State Archives also maintains historical records that may be relevant for older criminal matters. Visit Utah State Archives for guidance on researching historical criminal records.
Expungement of Kaysville Criminal Records
Eligible individuals can petition to expunge criminal records from cases in Kaysville. Expungement removes a record from public view. The petition is filed at the Second District Court in Farmington. The court filing fee is $135. BCI charges $65 for the required expungement certificate. After expungement, the record is no longer returned in standard searches.
Utah's Clean Slate Act, which went into effect in February 2022, provides for automatic expungement of certain qualifying arrests and misdemeanors after a waiting period. No petition is needed for these cases. For charges that do not qualify for automatic expungement, you must file a petition with the court, serve the relevant agencies, and attend a hearing if the prosecution objects. The Utah Courts expungement page has full instructions.
Davis County Criminal History Resources
Kaysville is located in Davis County. For comprehensive county-level criminal history resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Residents in nearby Davis County and Wasatch Front cities can find criminal history resources for their area below.