Davis County Criminal Background Check

Davis County sits between Salt Lake County to the south and Weber County to the north, with a population of roughly 360,000 people in cities like Layton, Bountiful, and Farmington. A background check for a Davis County individual draws on records from the Davis County Sheriff's Office, city police departments, the Second District Court in Farmington, and the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. This guide walks through each source, explains how to access Davis County criminal records, and covers the GRAMA process for public records requests.

Davis County Sheriff Records and Criminal History

The Davis County Sheriff's Office is headquartered at 800 West State Street in Farmington, UT 84025. The main phone number is (801) 451-4100. The sheriff's office covers unincorporated Davis County and operates the county jail. Criminal records for incidents handled by sheriff's deputies are maintained here, along with booking records for all individuals processed through the county jail.

To request records from the Davis County Sheriff, submit a GRAMA Request Form with a valid government-issued photo ID. Be specific about the records you need. Include names, dates, and case numbers if possible. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Under Utah Code 63G-2-204, the sheriff's office has 10 business days to respond. An expedited 5-business-day response may be available in limited cases.

For incidents handled by city police departments in Layton, Bountiful, Kaysville, or other Davis County cities, contact those individual city records divisions. Each city agency maintains its own records and processes its own GRAMA requests.

The Davis County Sheriff's Office in Farmington handles GRAMA records requests and maintains the county jail and inmate roster.

Davis County Criminal Records Content

Criminal records from Davis County agencies typically contain identifying information about the subject of the record. This includes full legal name, date of birth, physical description, and booking photo. Arrest data covers the date and time of the arrest, the arresting agency, charges filed, and bail or bond information. Court case records add the case number, charges, attorney information, and scheduled hearing dates. Sentencing data shows the final verdict, any sentence imposed, probation terms, and release status.

Not all data fields are public. Under Utah's GRAMA law, some portions of a criminal record may be classified as private, controlled, or protected. Private records are those that relate to someone's personal interests and would be an unwarranted invasion of privacy to disclose. Controlled records typically involve medical or psychiatric data. Protected records include material tied to open or ongoing investigations. If you are the subject of a record, you may have broader access rights than a third-party requester.

The statewide source for a comprehensive criminal history background check is the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. BCI compiles data from agencies across Utah, including Davis County. A Right of Access request costs $20 as of July 1, 2025. You can submit by mail to 3888 West 5400 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84129, or in person at BCI's Taylorsville office.

Second District Court Davis County Records

The Second District Court in Farmington handles felony cases and serious misdemeanors for Davis County. It is located at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025, and can be reached at (801) 447-3800. Court records here are among the most detailed public records available for criminal cases. They include the formal charging document, plea agreements, trial records, verdicts, and sentencing orders.

The Davis County Justice Court handles less serious matters including misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. It is also located at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025, and its phone number is (801) 451-4330. Justice Court records are separate from District Court records but may also be accessible through the Utah courts online tools.

The free MyCourtCase viewer covers most public case history statewide, including Davis County cases. For more detailed access, the XChange system provides subscription-based access to documents and party information. Both are managed by the Utah Courts administration. Neither requires a visit to the courthouse for basic case lookup.

Davis County Inmate Roster Search

The Davis County Sheriff maintains an online inmate roster at daviscountyutah.gov/sheriff/inmate-roster. The roster shows names, current charges, booking photos, and booking details for people currently held in the county jail. According to the sheriff's office, the roster is "provided as part of an ongoing effort by Davis County to make government records available to the public" and records are "entered as accurately and timely as possible."

The Davis County online roster is updated as bookings occur and reflects the current jail population at any given time.

The roster is a public resource and does not require a login or fee to access. It covers current inmates only. Records for people who have already been released from the county jail are not shown in the online tool but can be obtained through a formal GRAMA request to the sheriff's Records Division.

Davis County Warrant Information

Warrants in Davis County are issued by the Second District Court and Davis County Justice Court. Bench warrants are issued for failure to appear at scheduled hearings. Arrest warrants are issued when a judge finds probable cause to support taking a person into custody. Both types become part of the court record and may appear in online case searches through MyCourtCase or XChange.

For statewide warrant searches, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains warrant data across agencies. Some warrant information tied to open investigations may be classified as protected under Utah Code 63G-2 and will not appear in public searches. If you have reason to believe a warrant exists but cannot find it online, contact the Second District Court clerk at (801) 447-3800 or the Davis County Sheriff at (801) 451-4100.

Note: The absence of a result in an online warrant search does not confirm that no warrant exists, as some records are protected from public disclosure.

Davis County GRAMA Public Records Process

Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act describes itself as a law "designed to provide both transparency in government and privacy to citizens." Under Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2, any person has the right to request access to records held by a government agency in Davis County. You do not need to provide a reason for your request. The act applies to the sheriff, the county clerk/auditor, city police departments, and all other government bodies in the county.

For Davis County government records, the county Clerk/Auditor is the Records Manager for GRAMA requests. The Clerk/Auditor office is at 61 South Main Street, Room 101, Farmington, UT 84025, and the main line is (801) 451-3213. You can also submit requests by email to GRAMA@DavisCountyUtah.gov or call (801) 451-3277 to reach the Records Manager directly. The state's online GRAMA Portal is another option for submitting requests to Davis County agencies.

Standard response time is 10 business days. Expedited responses within 5 business days may be available. Copying fees are $0.25 per page for standard documents. Viewing records in person is generally free. If a request is denied, you have the right to appeal to the State Records Committee.

Utah Expungement Effects on Davis County Records

Expungement seals qualifying criminal records from public view. Under Utah Code Title 77, Chapter 40a, waiting periods vary by offense: DUI requires 10 years, a felony requires 7 years, a Class A misdemeanor requires 5 years, a Class B misdemeanor requires 4 years, and a Class C misdemeanor or infraction requires 3 years. These periods run from the end of the sentence, including any probation.

Utah's Clean Slate automatic expungement program applies to qualifying cases from May 1, 2020, onward. Cases that meet the criteria are sealed without requiring the person to file paperwork. For cases not covered by Clean Slate, the applicant must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility through BCI at $65 per offense, then file a petition with the court. The Certificate is valid for 90 days. The full process takes roughly 4 to 6 months. Once granted, expunged Davis County records are removed from public criminal history searches at BCI and through the courts system.