Davis County Court Records

Davis County court records contain detailed information about judicial actions in the county. The District Courts, Juvenile, and Justice Courts help maintain these records.

Attorneys and judges rely on court records as references to decide the outcomes of current legal issues. These records provide openness in the judicial process by enabling individuals to access and review court activities. Court records usually include:

• Case details: Case number, filing date, and type of case.
• Parties involved: Names of plaintiffs, defendants, attorneys, and judges.
• Case proceedings: Dates of hearings, motions filed, and court orders.
• Judgments and sentences: Final rulings, penalties, and sentences handed down by the court.
• Evidence and testimonies: Exhibits were submitted, witness testimonies were made, and other evidence was presented during the trial.

The Davis County Clerk maintains court records and facilitates public access to court records.

Are Court Records Public in Davis County?

Yes. Under the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), the public may request access to government records. Court records that are not sealed, expunged, or restricted are considered public records and may be viewed and inspected by the public. Interested parties may request Davis County public records, and there are no restrictions on using them once they are obtained.

However, in some instances, access to court records is restricted. For example, records related to juvenile court cases are primarily confidential and exempt from public access. Other protected records include those classified as private, controlled, or protected due to privacy concerns, records restricted for business confidentiality, or records involving public interest considerations. Records involving ongoing investigations or enforcement actions may also be limited to avoid compromising the proceedings.

Davis County Court Records Search

Access to court records may vary depending on the type of record. Davis County court records are maintained digitally or physically. Digital records are files and multimedia stored on computers or the cloud, while physical records are documents, files, and folders the court clerk keeps.

Interested parties may conduct a physical search, visit the court, and speak with the clerk. Some courts provide online resources to facilitate quick and convenient record searches.

For example, to check pending criminal cases, individuals may use the Appellate docket search tool; for statewide cases, individuals may use the Utah Court Records platform. State residents may also access court cases and cases within the county on Davis County's online portal.

Davis County Court Records Search by Name

Requesters must include some basic details about the records they seek. With this information, the records custodian may locate the requested record. A name search is the most often used parameter for record searches. The name given has to be essential and relevant to the record that is being sought. It might be the name of the record registrant, the parties' attorneys, the sitting judge, or the case witnesses.

Record seekers must provide a name relevant to the record and pay the processing cost when filing a request for a record. Requesters must also have a name or number associated with the record to use online judicial platforms such as Utah Court Records Search. Record searchers are also responsible for any additional fees.

Davis County Courts

The Davis County court system comprises one district court, one juvenile court, and nine-justice courts. The 2nd District Court is the highest trial court in Davis County. It deals with more serious criminal cases and civil matters, while the justice courts generally handle less severe offenses and small claims. Cases heard by the District Court include:

• Criminal: Felonies and misdemeanors.
• Domestic: Custody and support, divorce/annulment, paternity, etc.
• General civil: Contracts, debt collection, small claims, writs, etc.
• Probate: Trust, etc.

The Davis County Second District Court has Bountiful, Farmington, and Layton offices. Below are the addresses and contact information of these courts:

2nd District Court - Davis County (Bountiful)
805 South Main Street
Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: (801) 397-7000
Fax: (801) 397-7010

2nd District Court - Davis County (Farmington)
800 West State Street
P.O. Box 769
Farmington, UT 84025
Phone: (801) 447-3800
Fax: (801) 447-3881

2nd District Court - Davis County (Layton)
425 North Wasatch Drive
Layton, UT 84041
Phone: (801) 444-4300
Fax: (801) 546-8224

Davis County also has Juvenile and Justice Courts.

2nd District Juvenile Court - Davis County
800 West State Street
P.O. Box 325
Farmington, UT 84025
Phone: (801) 451-4900

Centerville City Justice Court
250 North Main Street
Centerville, UT 84014
Phone: (801) 295-8344
Fax: (801) 294-0459

Clearfield Justice Court
55 South State
Clearfield, UT 84015
Phone: (801) 525-2760
Fax: (801) 525-2867

Clinton City Justice Court
2267 North 1500 West
Clinton, UT 84015
Phone: (801) 614-0760
Fax: (801) 614-0772

Davis County Justice Court
Davis Justice Complex
800 West State Street
P.O. Box 618
Farmington, UT 84025
Phone: (801) 451-4488
Fax: (801) 451-4482

North Salt Lake Justice Court
10 East Center Street
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
Phone: (801) 335-8640
Fax: (801) 335-8649

South Weber Justice Court
1600 East South Weber Drive
South Weber, UT 84405
Phone: (801) 479-3177 ext. 203
Fax: (801) 479-0066

Sunset Justice Court
200 West 1300 North
Sunset, UT 84015
Phone: (801) 825-3303
Fax: (801) 755-0971

Syracuse City Justice Court
1979 West 1900 South
Syracuse, UT 84075
Phone: (801) 825-1477
Fax: (801) 825-3001

Woods Cross Justice Court
1555 South 800 West
Woods Cross, UT 84087
Phone: (801) 677-1001
Fax: (801) 292-2225

Davis County District Court Records

Davis County District Court exercises jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases. Cases heard at the District Court include civil cases, domestic relations issues, specific misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and criminal felonies. Record seekers may access court records using the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service for the Second District Court.

Davis County Criminal Records

Under the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), the public may request access to government records. Criminal court records that are not sealed, expunged, or restricted are considered public records and may be viewed and inspected by the public. Moreover, Davis County operates with an open books policy, so criminal records are readily accessible.

Interested parties may access criminal records through the Utah Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) website. To request access to Criminal records, requesters generally follow this procedure:

• Open the BCI website.
• Click “Obtain a Copy of your Criminal History”
• Click the applicable form: “Application for Criminal History Form,” “Third Party Release Form (if criminal history information is to be released to a third party),” or “Record Challenge Form”.
• Fill out the form.
• Take the application to a law enforcement agency and request that they print the four fingers of your right hand on the space provided.
• Select a payment method by making a checkmark in the appropriate box.
• Pay the application fee of $15.00. Cash is only accepted when applying in person.

Requesters should mail the application, fee, and release form (if applicable) to:

Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300
Taylorsville, Utah 84129

The report will be mailed to the address indicated on the application form. It cannot be faxed or sent by e-mail. For in-person requests, visit:

Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Identification

3888 West 5400 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84129
Phone: (801) 965-4445
Fax: (801) 969-7065

OR

Davis County Sheriff’s Office,
800 West State Street
Farmington, UT 84025
Phone: (801) 451-4100

Note: Public access to Davis County Arrest records may vary depending on local laws.

Davis County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Requesters may access criminal court cases using an online system to check personal case histories and scheduled hearings. They may also use the Appellate Docket search tool to conduct criminal case searches for pending court cases.

In addition, interested persons may look up criminal court case information that is not sealed or redacted through the Utah Court Records platform. This provides statewide criminal court case information, while Utah’s case information platform provides access to all criminal case records within the state.

Get Davis County Civil Court Records

Civil court records comprise filings and documents created during the settlement of a civil dispute. They detail civil cases, including small claims matters, domestic relations cases, contract disputes, custody hearings, divorce settlements, and cohabitation abuse cases. These civil cases are accessible through various means. The most direct option is going to the courthouse to make a physical search or request.

Civil court records are maintained by the court clerks who also receive and process record requests. Acting as the record custodians, these court clerks are available weekdays at the courthouse to take requests during work hours.

Other means include using the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) to obtain Davis County civil court records. Utah Court Records gives statewide access to court records. An alternative to a physical record request is to submit a civil court record request or conduct a civil court record search using any online tool. Requesters should have a valid government-issued ID and be prepared to pay any fees charged for the record request or search.

Davis County Family Court Records

Davis County's family court records consist of all documented information detailing proceedings in family court cases, including depositions, witness statements, motions filed, and court judgments. The District Court has jurisdiction over these matters and serves as the primary repository for these records. Following the Utah Government Records Access Act, family court records are classified as public records. However, family court records may include confidential information, such as juvenile records, guardianship of minors case records, and divorce records, which are only accessible to certain parties or through a court order.

The family law cases handled by the family court include cases such as:

• Child support
• Domestic violence
• Divorce and parenting actions
• Guardianship of minors
• Abuse/neglect cases
• Children in need of services
• Termination of parental rights
• Adoptions

Davis County Family Court records are available through the Self-Help Resources/Families and Children. Record seekers may also use the Utah Court Records for a statewide family court records search.

The District Court has general jurisdiction over family law cases. Interested parties may approach any District Court building in Davis County to request family court records filed at the court. Record seekers must pay the required fee prescribed by the court clerk and present a government-issued ID when submitting their request.

Davis County Marriage and Divorce Records

In Davis County, divorce records document the legal process of dissolving a marriage. These records are of two types- the divorce decree and divorce certificate. A divorce decree is a final judgment issued by the court officially ending the marriage and outlining the divorce terms. This may include property division, alimony, child custody, and support arrangements. A divorce certificate is a document that provides details about the divorce- the parties' names, the divorce date, and the court where the divorce was granted.

Marriage and Divorce records are obtainable from the Second District Court in Davis County. To get copies of these records, individuals should contact the Clerk of the Second District Court at:

2nd District Court - Davis County (Farmington)
800 W State St,
Farmington, UT 84025

In addition, requesters may get copies of marriage and Divorce certificates from the Davis County Health Department. Available records include certificates for marriages and divorces that occurred between 1978 and 2010. Each certificate costs $18. Requesters must provide valid photo identification.

To obtain a marriage or divorce certificate, contact Davis County Health Department at:

22 South State Street
1st Floor
Clearfield, UT 84015
Phone: (801) 525-5000
Fax: (801) 525-5151

Davis County Birth and Death Records

The Davis County Health Department issues birth and death certificates. Interested parties in Davis County may get birth certificates from 1926 until the present from this agency. However, only incidents reported prior to August 1, 2006, are eligible for death certificates.

Requesters may get a birth certificate by submitting a completed Birth Certificate Request Form. The first copy of the birth certificate costs $20, while additional copies requested at the same time cost $10 each. The request must include valid Identification. Requesters should submit a completed Death Certificate Request Form to get a death certificate. The certificate costs $30 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy requested simultaneously.

Requests for birth and death certificates may be made in person or by mail to:

Davis County Health Department
22 South State Street
1st Floor
Clearfield, UT 84015
Phone: (801) 525-5000

To request copies of these certificates, submit all required documents and fees to the Davis County Health Department. The Department only processes requests from the subjects of these vital records or their relatives.

Davis County Probate Court Records

Probate court records include documentation and digital archives for cases involving a deceased’s estate and personal administration. Probate courts usually handle cases on minors’ guardianship, name changes, adoptions, and administration of a deceased’s estate. Interested parties may get Davis County probate records through the Utah State Archives or the County clerk’s office.

For in-person visits, the office is open from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Requesters may contact:

Utah State Archives
346 South Rio Grande Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1106
(801) 531-3848

Davis County Property Records

The Recorder’s office is responsible for property records in Davis County, Utah. These records contain important information such as property owner details, permits, sales history, appraisals, and property drawings. For those who prefer digital access, the Recorder's Office offers an online repository where they may search for and examine property records anytime. The Davis County Property Search application allows users to search for property information online. Those who want actual copies may visit the assessor's office in person.

Requesters may contact the accessor at:

Davis County Administrative Office
61 S Main St,
Farmington, UT 84025

Davis County Court Records Online

The State of Utah offers an online search tool for accessing court records from various Utah courts. Users may search for records by case number or name. Alternatively, third-party sites like UtahCourtRecords.us may provide flexible access. Such sites may make searching for specific or multiple records easier without geographical or technological limitations and may be a convenient starting point for record search. This is especially important for those outside of Utah who might otherwise struggle to access such information. However, these sites do not guarantee accurate or detailed records. Also, some court records may be unavailable online, especially any information sealed, confidential, or restricted by law.