Search Davis County Criminal History Records
Davis County criminal history records are available through several state and local agencies. The county sits north of Salt Lake and is home to over 370,000 residents. The Second District Court in Farmington handles criminal cases for Davis County. Records span arrests, court filings, case dispositions, and booking information held by the Davis County Sheriff's Office. This page covers how to search Davis County criminal history through online tools, in-person requests, and state databases.
Davis County Quick Facts
Davis County Sheriff Criminal Records
The Davis County Sheriff's Office is one of the most capable public safety agencies in Utah. The office serves more than 306,000 residents across 275 square miles. It was established in March 1853, making it one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the state. Today the office has over 230 deputies. Unlike many agencies, Davis County patrol deputies are certified paramedics who perform both medical and law enforcement duties.
The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, incident reports, and booking information as part of its official duties. These records are public under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act. You can contact the Sheriff directly at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025. The main line is (801) 451-4100. For jail and inmate matters, call the Jail Phone at (801) 451-4200.
The Davis County Sheriff's Office website links to the official Davis County government portal.
The Sheriff's Office maintains comprehensive law enforcement records including patrol reports, criminal investigations, and evidence logs that feed into the broader Davis County criminal history system.
Davis County Inmate Roster and Booking Records
The Davis County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate roster as part of its ongoing effort to make government records available to the public. The roster lists current bookings including names, charges, booking dates, and custody status. Information is updated regularly to show changes in inmate status, releases, and new bookings. Access is free and requires no registration.
Records on the roster are entered as accurately and as quickly as possible. The contents are for informational use only and are not suitable for legal documents or news reports. For official verification of any inmate's status, contact the Davis County Jail directly at (801) 451-4200. The Sheriff's Office maintains the roster under Utah's GRAMA requirements.
The Davis County inmate roster gives you a current snapshot of who is in custody and what charges they face. It is one of the quickest ways to find booking information related to Davis County criminal history.
Note: The inmate roster reflects current custody only and does not show the full criminal history of a person or the outcome of prior cases in Davis County.
Second District Court Davis County Records
The Second District Court handles all felony and major criminal cases in Davis County. The court has three locations to serve residents. The main courthouse is at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025, phone (801) 447-3800. Additional locations include Bountiful at 805 South Main and Layton at 425 North Wasatch Drive. All three handle criminal case filings, and records from each location are part of the Davis County criminal history system.
Court records from the Second District include case filings, hearing dates, charges, verdicts, sentences, and any orders of protection. You can search for Davis County court records online through the Utah Courts portal at casesearch.utcourts.gov. This free search tool lets you look up cases by name or case number. For full document access, visit the court clerk in person or subscribe to XChange, the Utah Courts case management system that provides detailed docket information for $30 per month.
The Davis County Justice Court is co-located with the Sheriff's Office at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025. The Justice Court phone is (801) 451-4330. That court handles lower-level criminal matters including Class B and C misdemeanors and traffic violations in Davis County.
How to Search Davis County Criminal History
Several paths lead to Davis County criminal history records. The right path depends on what you need and how quickly you need it.
Online options are the fastest starting point. The Utah Courts free case search at casesearch.utcourts.gov lets anyone look up Davis County case information by name. For statewide criminal history records, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov handles official background checks. BCI is located at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Their phone is (801) 965-4445. As of July 2025, the fee is $20 for a name and date of birth check or $20 for a fingerprint-based check.
In-person requests at the Davis County Sheriff's Office work well when you need arrest or incident reports. Go to 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025. You will need to complete a GRAMA request form and present a valid, government-issued photo ID. Copy fees are $0.25 per page for standard copies. The office is also open to requests by mail. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-204, the agency must respond within 10 business days, or five business days for urgent requests.
You can also visit the Davis County Clerk/Auditor's Office at 61 South Main Street, Room 101, Farmington, UT 84025, phone (801) 451-3213. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clerk/Auditor serves as the GRAMA officer for county-level records not held by the Sheriff or the court.
Utah BCI and Davis County Background Checks
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the primary source for full criminal history background checks tied to Davis County residents. BCI maintains records from all law enforcement agencies in Utah, including the Davis County Sheriff and the Second District Court. A BCI record shows arrests, charges, dispositions, and any convictions from across the state, not just Davis County.
The BCI website explains the steps to request your own record or a third-party check. To request a copy of your own record, download and complete the Criminal History Record Application. Take the form to a law enforcement agency for fingerprinting. Then mail or submit the form with your payment. BCI will mail the results to the address on your form. Results are not sent by fax or email. The mailing address for BCI is 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129.
Third-party requests require a signed release from the subject. Under Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 10, the Criminal Identification Act governs what BCI can release and to whom. Not all records are open to the public. Juvenile records and sealed records are restricted under Utah law.
Note: BCI background check results reflect statewide criminal history, not just arrests or cases from Davis County alone.
GRAMA Requests for Davis County Criminal Records
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code § 63G-2-201, gives the public the right to access most government records in Davis County. Criminal court records that are not sealed, expunged, or restricted are public records. Davis County operates with an open approach to records access, making criminal records available under GRAMA.
To make a GRAMA request, prepare a written request describing the records you want. Include the subject's name, date range, case number if known, and your contact information. Submit the request to the appropriate agency. For Sheriff records, go to the Sheriff's Office. For court records, go to the Second District Court Clerk. Standard research fees apply at $20 per hour for staff time and $0.25 per page for copies. Full payment may be required before records are released.
The Government Records Access and Management Act sets the framework for how Davis County agencies must respond to records requests, including those for criminal history information.
Clearing Davis County Criminal History Records
Utah law allows eligible people to expunge or seal certain Davis County criminal history records. The Utah Clean Slate law took effect in February 2022, creating an automatic expungement process for some lower-level offenses. For others, a petition to the Second District Court in Farmington is required.
The Utah Courts expungement page at utcourts.gov/howto/expunge/ explains the process in detail. A certificate of eligibility costs $65 and must be obtained from BCI before filing. The court petition filing fee is $135. Once granted, an expungement orders agencies including the Davis County Sheriff and BCI to seal the record. Sealed records do not appear on most public searches of Davis County criminal history.
Note: Not all offenses are eligible for expungement in Utah. Serious felonies and certain sex offenses cannot be sealed under current Utah law.
Cities in Davis County
Davis County includes several cities with their own local records and law enforcement. All felony criminal cases for Davis County cities are filed at the Second District Court in Farmington.
Layton and Bountiful are the two largest cities in Davis County. Each city has its own police department, which may hold separate arrest and incident records for crimes within city limits.
Nearby Counties
Davis County borders several other Utah counties. If a criminal case involves another county, records may be split between different court districts and law enforcement agencies.