Common Questions About Davis County Court Records
How do I search Davis County court records?
Utah Courts Xchange is the public search tool for district and justice court case data, including Davis County. You can search by name with an asterisk wildcard, by case number, or by court location. Xchange charges per search and per document, with one-time, guest, and monthly options. If you are a party to your own case, MyCase gives you free online access to your file. To pay a fine, use Utah Courts ePayments with a case or citation number. The court records page covers each tool in detail.
Are Davis County court records free?
Some access is free, and some is not. Courthouse public terminals are available at most district court sites in Farmington, Bountiful, and Layton. Xchange is fee-based. The one-time use option costs $10 initially with $0.35 per search and $1.00 per document. The monthly subscription costs $25 to set up plus $40 a month for up to 500 searches. Public defenders and certain government users may qualify for waivers. The court records page lists the rate sheet.
Why can't I find a Davis County case on Xchange?
Utah Courts says searches that come up empty are usually too narrow. Use the asterisk wildcard, such as John*, since middle names sometimes land in the first-name field. Narrow common names by county, court location, case type, or filing date range. Some records never appear: sealed and expunged cases, adoption, civil commitment, juvenile delinquency, child welfare, and termination of parental rights. Older justice court cases from before CORIS adoption may also be missing. More tips are on the court dockets page.
How do I check for a Davis County warrant?
Use the Utah BCI Statewide Warrant Search, which the Davis County Justice Court links from its homepage. The Justice Court also takes warrant calls between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays at 801-451-4488. For warrants in other courts, BCI can be reached at 801-965-4437, 24 hours a day, and can provide the court name, the case number, and the warrant number. The warrant records page walks through the steps.
Does setting a court date clear a Davis County warrant?
No. The Davis County Justice Court FAQ says a warrant remains active until bail is paid or the person has been seen by a judge. Scheduling a court date is a step in the process, but it is not a recall. Be careful with any caller who claims a quick recall through payment by gift card, Bitcoin, or a text link. Real courts never collect payment that way. The warrant records page covers scams and how to verify.
How do I find a Davis County inmate?
Use the Davis County Sheriff's inmate roster. It has one "Find by name" box, a Search button, and a Reset button, with result columns for Booking Date, First Name, Last Name, Gender, Age, and Details. Each Details link opens a profile with name number, booked date, age, gender, arresting agency, charges, and bonds. The roster updates every 15 minutes and does not show booking photos. The inmate records page explains every field.
Are mugshots posted on the Davis County roster?
No. The Davis County inmate detail page says that under Utah Code § 17-22-30, inmate photos can no longer be provided on the website, and booking photos are protected records under GRAMA. Because the county does not release booking photos, mugshot websites cannot pull them from the official roster. To confirm a recent booking, the roster is the source, and a call to Corrections at 801-451-4200 confirms current custody. The arrest records page covers the rule in more depth.
When are Davis County inmates released?
Davis County does not post release dates and times online, for the safety and security of the person in custody. The Sheriff's FAQ says releases typically begin at 8 a.m. on the final day of a commitment, and people released after booking are usually released around the same hour as booking. To verify a release, check whether the person still appears on the roster and call Corrections at 801-451-4200. The released inmates page lists state and federal tools.
How do I schedule a Davis County inmate visit?
All visits are by appointment, scheduled 24 hours in advance through the jail's video vendor. Online visits from home have a fee. Onsite video visits at the jail are free, twice weekly, and 25 minutes long. The Sheriff's schedule lists onsite visits on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Online visits run every day at set windows. Visitors 18 and older need valid government ID. The inmate records page lists the visitation rules.
How do I send mail to a Davis County inmate?
All inmate mail must go by USPS to the inmate's name and booking number, Davis County Correctional Facility, PO Box 130, Farmington, UT 84025. Regular mail must use a plain white USPS pre-stamped postcard, 3.5 by 5.5 inches. Letters, dropped-off mail, and decorated cards are denied. Photographs must be professionally printed, with a limit of ten 4-by-6 prints. Legal mail is opened only in the inmate's presence. The inmate records page lists the full mail rules.
Where do I get a Davis County marriage license?
The Davis County Clerk issues marriage licenses at the Davis County Admin Building, Room 104, 61 South Main Street, Farmington. Both applicants must appear in person with valid picture ID and must be at least 18. The fee is $60 and includes two certified copies. An in-office ceremony costs $10. Minors aged 16-17 need a Petition for Authorization to Marry, taken to juvenile court. The marriage and divorce records page covers the steps.
Where do I get a Davis County divorce decree?
Contact the District Court where the divorce was filed. Davis County divorces are filed at the Second District Court at Farmington, Bountiful, or Layton. The Davis County Health Department issues Utah divorce certificates for events between 1978 and 2010, but full decrees come from the court. Many family documents are private under court rule, while case history and final orders may stay public. The marriage and divorce records page covers both routes.
Where are Davis County probate records?
Probate is heard in District Court, since Utah does not run a separate probate court. Davis County probate is filed in Farmington, Bountiful, or Layton. Public probate case history may show on Xchange, while guardianship and conservatorship records are partly private under court rule. Adoption files are sealed under separate law. Older historical files may sit with the Utah State Archives rather than the courthouse. The probate records page walks through the process.
How do I request a Davis County Justice Court record?
The Davis County Justice Court records request form asks for the date, requestor's name and contact information, the defendant or subject's name, any docket or citation number, the violation date, a detailed description of the records, and your signature. Picture ID is required. Copy fees are $0.25 per page for plain copies and $4.00 per document plus $0.50 per page for certified copies. The Clerk of Court page lists every field.
How quickly must Davis County answer a GRAMA request?
Utah Code § 63G-2-204 says agencies must respond as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than 10 business days, or 5 business days for qualifying expedited public-benefit requests. Extraordinary circumstances can extend the time. If the deadline passes with no response, treat the request as denied for purposes of appeal. The first appeal goes to the chief administrative officer of the agency. The public records page covers the full GRAMA process.
How do I get a Davis County public defender?
Ask the judge. Davis County Legal Defenders represent people who cannot afford counsel after the court appoints them in a Davis County case. The court asks financial questions including marital status, dependents, employment, savings, debts, and property, and the applicant swears to the truth. Legal Defenders are at 28 E State Street, Suite 121, Farmington, 801-451-3010, and they handle appointments from Davis Justice Court and Second District Court in Farmington.
Can I remove a Davis County case from Xchange?
Criminal cases may be removed if expunged. Civil cases are generally public and cannot be removed unless sealed in unique circumstances. As of January 1, 2026, Utah Courts identifies many cases for automatic expungement on its own, so no request form is needed for those. Petition-based expungement requires eligibility analysis, often a BCI certificate, a filing fee, and an order. The arrest records page covers the expungement path.
Still Have Questions?
For the right office, see Clerk of Court. For broader access rules, see public records. For records by topic, browse court records, arrest records, inmate records, warrant records, marriage and divorce, or probate records. For traffic citations, see traffic court records.