Davis County District Court Case Search

The Second District Court is Davis County's highest county-level trial court. Davis County District Court records are documents on civil and criminal (felonies and Class A misdemeanors) proceedings within Davis County. Davis County trial records are resources for case status updates, background checks, genealogical research, legal proceedings, and post-trial appeals. The Second District Court and the Davis County Justice Court are responsible for case records; they make them available to interested individuals upon request.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in Davis District Court?

The Second District Court in Davis County handles the following:

• Criminal cases (felonies and Class A misdemeanors)
• Civil litigations (civil lawsuits exceeding $50,000)
• Family law matters (adoption, divorce, child custody/support, and protective orders)
• Probate cases (estates, wills, and guardianships)
• Appeals (reviews appeals from the Davis County Justice Courts).

Also, the Second District Court in Davis County has specialized divisions that oversee specific case types. These include:

• Criminal Division
• Civil Division
• Probate Division
• Family Law Division

In addition, the Davis County Second District Court has a Drug Court that handles non-violent high-risk drug cases involving high-need defendants struggling with substance addictions and a Mental Health Court for offenders with mental health conditions.

Davis County District Court

The Second District Court in Davis County is part of Utah's judicial system and serves as the apex county trial court. In Davis County, the various divisions of the Second District Court handle criminal and civil cases beyond the jurisdiction of the Davis Court Juvenile and Justice Courts.

The Davis County Second District Court plays a crucial role in protecting personal rights and upholding law and order through fair trials and judicial decisions.

The following is the contact information for the various Second District Courts in Davis County.

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

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

Davis County - Bountiful District Court
805 South Main,
Bountiful,
UT 84010
Phone: (801) 397-7000

Davis County Case Lookup

There are several options for accessing Davis County court case records. However, record seekers should note that sealed and sensitive information is not open to public inspection.

Individuals seeking online access to Davis County District Court records should:

• Log into the Utah Courts' Xchange Service Portal
  • Create an account or access the search portal as a Guest
  • Make payments through credit cards and use the search tools to look for Davis County public case information
• Visit the Utah State Courts MyCourtCase Portal, register using email addresses, case numbers, and government-issued identification, log into the Access Portal, and search for Davis County case records (requesters should note that this search option is limited to parties to case trials)

Walk-in requests

Visit any of the Davis Courthouses between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except on federal and state holidays) and request access to case records. Davis County court records are also accessible through Public Access Terminals at the various Davis County District Court locations. Additionally, free public records XChange access is available through the Utah State Law Library computers from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on work days at:

450 South State Street,
Salt Lake City,
UT 84111
Phone: (801) 238-7990
Email: library@utcourts.gov.

In addition, interested individuals can contact the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service during office hours for court records older than 50 years at:

The Archives Building
346 S Rio Grande Street,
Salt Lake City,
UT 84101
Phone: (801) 531-3848

Mail-in requests

Download a Request for Court Record Form, complete the request form with the necessary information, and submit it by mail or in-person visits to the appropriate Davis County District Court.

Inquirers should note that a mail request requires a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage, and search fees are applicable if the processing time exceeds 15 minutes.

Typically, a request for Davis County District Court records is processed in 10 business days. However, mail deliveries may require additional time.

Copies of Davis County District Court records cost:

• Paper copies cost $0.25 per page
• Electronic storage media cost $15.00 per unit
• Electronic copies of audio or video records of court proceedings are $15.00 for each one-half day of testimony
• Fax or email is $5.00 for 10 pages and $0.50 per subsequent page.

The payment options for copies of court records include cash (for in-person requests), cashier's check, money order, and credit/debit cards.

Davis District Court Case Search by Name

A name-based search for Davis County District Court records entails using party or case names to look for case files. The Utah Courts XChange Service Portal and most online repositories allow name search for documents and information. Also, the Utah State MyCourtCase Web Portal permits individuals who are parties involved in cases to view case status and documents by name.

Requesters can also visit or mail the Davis County District and Justice Courts Clerk's Offices during office hours and request name-based searches for case records.

Davis County case record seekers should note that name-only searches for documents may result in errors due to similar name clashes. To ensure the accuracy of information, inquirers should confirm spellings, use filters, and provide additional identifying information to streamline search results.

Davis District Court Docket Search

A Davis County District Court docket is an official summary of a court case. In Davis County, court dockets are public records that help individuals and attorneys track case progress; they also provide details of court filings, rulings, and orders. Generally, court docket information include but are not limited to:

• Case number
• Party names
• Case type
• Filing date
• Orders
• Hearing date
• Case status.

The Utah Courts XChange Service offers public access to Davis County District Court dockets; interested persons should use these online search tools to access information about particular case trials. Record seekers can also visit the specific Davis County District Courthouse and request case information through their Clerk offices or use their Public access terminals for self-directed docket searches.

Lookup Davis County District Court Online

In addition to Utah Courts XChange Service and MyCourtCase Portals, third-party websites provide alternative access to Davis County District Court case records. Private online platforms like Utahcourtrecords.us aggregate court documents and information from various sources and make them available to the public through user-friendly interfaces; these non-government websites offer 24/7 access to Davis County District Court records.

However, users of non-official sources for official documents verify their documents and information because these platforms operate independently of government agencies, and there are no guarantees of accuracy and authenticity.

Supreme Court vs. District Court

The Utah Supreme Court and the Second District Court in Davis County serve different purposes and roles within Utah’s judicial system.

Utah Supreme Court

The Utah Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in Utah. It reviews appeals from lower courts, ensures consistency in legal decisions, and sets precedents for future trials. The Utah Supreme Court also has the final say on state law interpretations and legal cases in Utah unless they relate to the federal Constitution.

Davis County Second District Court

The Second District Court in Davis County is the apex trial court within Davis County. In Davis County, the Second District Court conducts trials and resolves disputes. The Davis County District Court's jurisdiction is limited to Davis County, and its decisions are appealable through the decisions of the Utah Court of Appeals up to the Utah Supreme Court.