Syracuse Utah Criminal History
Syracuse is a growing city in Davis County with a population near 35,000. Criminal history records for Syracuse residents come from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, the Second Judicial District Court in Farmington, and the Syracuse Police Department. Whether you need your own background check or are searching court records for a specific case, this page walks through the right tools and offices for obtaining criminal history in Syracuse.
Syracuse Quick Facts
Syracuse Police Department Criminal Records
The Syracuse Police Department Records Division handles all police records requests for the city. The Records Division is at 1979 W 1900 S, Syracuse, UT 84075. Call (801) 614-9690 for records inquiries. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Records can be requested in person or through the online form. Most records are available within 5 to 10 business days. Valid photo ID is required for all requests. Fees apply for report copies. Syracuse Police records cover criminal incidents within city limits, including arrest reports, incident reports, and citations tied to criminal matters.
The Syracuse Police Department Records Request Form is available online. You can submit a request for police records directly through the department's online portal to get incident-level criminal history data for cases in Syracuse.
For broader public records from Syracuse City, you can submit a GRAMA request. Syracuse follows Utah Code ยง 63G-2-201 for records access. The GRAMA request page at syracuseut.gov/GRAMA explains the process and provides the form.
Syracuse's GRAMA page explains public records rights for city residents and provides a structured way to request documents from any city department under Utah law.
How to Find Syracuse Criminal History
Syracuse criminal history is available through BCI, the Utah Court System's online tools, and the Davis County records network. BCI provides the most complete statewide criminal history.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the state agency for comprehensive criminal history records. BCI is at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445. Submit the Criminal History Record Application with the $20 fee to request your own record. Fingerprint-based checks are also $20. BCI records cover all Utah arrests and dispositions including those from Davis County and Syracuse cases.
The free court search tool MyCase at casesearch.utcourts.gov covers the Second Judicial District Court that handles Syracuse criminal matters. Search by name or case number to find case filings, charge codes, and case status. For full document access, subscribe to XChange for $30 per month.
Note: BCI office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The office is closed on state holidays.
Syracuse Court Records
Criminal cases from Syracuse are heard in the Second Judicial District Court. The Second District Court is based in Farmington and serves all of Davis County. The courthouse in Farmington is the primary venue for felony and major misdemeanor cases from Syracuse.
Court records for Syracuse criminal cases include all filed documents: charging papers, hearing notes, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and final dispositions. The court clerk can provide copies for a fee. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. Call the Second District Court clerk's office for current fees and hours before visiting in person.
Online searches are available at casesearch.utcourts.gov. The system covers all Utah district courts including the Second District. Type a full name or case number to search. Historical case records going back many years are available through the online system for most case types.
Criminal Background Checks for Syracuse Residents
Syracuse residents needing a background check use the same BCI process as all Utah residents. Name and DOB searches cost $20. Fingerprint searches cost $20 and are more reliable. Mail your application and fee to BCI at 3888 West 5400 South, Taylorsville, UT 84129.
The Utah Criminal Identification Act, Title 53, Chapter 10 sets the legal framework for how BCI handles criminal history. This includes rules on who can access records, how long records are kept, and what data is included. BCI includes all Utah arrests and dispositions, whether the case ended in conviction, dismissal, or acquittal.
The Utah Department of Corrections provides a public offender search at corrections.utah.gov/offender-search. This covers individuals who have served time in Utah state prison facilities. It is a free resource and covers statewide data, including individuals originally from Davis County or Syracuse.
Expungement for Syracuse Residents
Utah's Clean Slate Act took effect in February 2022 and allows automatic sealing of eligible lower-level offenses. If your record does not qualify for automatic sealing, you can petition the Second District Court.
Start by getting an expungement eligibility certificate from BCI for $65. Then file a petition with the Second District Court in Farmington. The filing fee is $135. If the petition is granted, BCI seals the record and removes it from public access. The full process guide is at utcourts.gov/howto/expunge.
Some offenses are not eligible for expungement under Utah law. Most serious felony convictions and offenses involving violence or sex crimes are excluded. The BCI eligibility certificate tells you whether your specific charges can be sealed before you invest in the court petition.
Note: After expungement is granted, it typically takes some time for all agencies to update their records. BCI and the court both update their systems following the court order.
Warrant Records Near Syracuse
Warrants for Syracuse residents are issued by the Second District Court or the Syracuse City Justice Court. Utah provides a statewide warrant search at secure.utah.gov/warrants. You can search active warrants by name across the whole state.
The Davis County Sheriff's Office, which serves the broader Davis County area, can also provide information on warrants in the county. For Syracuse-specific warrant inquiries, contact the Syracuse Police Department at (801) 614-9690. Active warrant status for court cases can also be checked through MyCase.
Davis County Criminal History Records
Syracuse is in Davis County. All criminal filings for Syracuse cases go through the Davis County Second District Court system. For county-wide criminal history resources, visit the Davis County criminal history page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Cities near Syracuse in Davis County share the Second District Court. Select a city for local criminal history information.