Davis County Felony Records
Davis County felony records are public documents held by the 2nd District Court and various county offices in Farmington. Anyone can search Davis County felony records online or in person at the courthouse. These records include felony convictions, criminal history, arrest information, and court case files going back many years. Whether you need records for yourself or are researching a case, Davis County provides several ways to find the felony information you need.
Davis County Quick Facts
2nd District Court for Davis County
The 2nd Judicial District Court in Farmington handles all felony criminal cases filed in Davis County. This court also serves Morgan and Weber counties. Felony charges are filed here by the Davis County Attorney, and all trial records, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and conviction documents are kept on file with the court clerk. The court has handled Davis County felony cases for many years, and its records go back decades.
You can look up Davis County felony cases using the Utah Courts XChange system. Guest users pay $5 per session plus $0.20 per search. A monthly subscription runs $40 and gives unlimited searches. Free public terminals are available inside the courthouse during business hours. To use one, visit the court clerk's office at 800 West State Street in Farmington. The Utah Courts XChange system is the main tool for finding felony case records online in Davis County.
Court staff can search records by name or case number. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Phone: 801-447-3800.
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2nd District Court 800 West State Street Farmington, UT 84025 Phone: 801-447-3800 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov/xchange |
How to Find Davis County Felony Records
Searching for Davis County felony records is straightforward once you know where to look. There are several options depending on what you need and how much detail you want. Online searches through XChange work well for basic case lookups. In-person visits to the courthouse let you review the full file and request certified copies of court documents.
The Davis County Clerk/Auditor at 61 South Main Street in Farmington processes GRAMA requests for county-held records. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, you have the right to inspect public records free of charge during normal business hours. The Clerk/Auditor's office can be reached at 801-451-3438. For copies, standard GRAMA copy fees apply. Davis County records are public under state law, and staff must respond to records requests within 10 business days.
The Davis County official website at daviscountyutah.gov has a transparency portal and links to multiple departments. You can also submit a GRAMA request online or by mail. For criminal history records maintained at the state level, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov handles name-based checks for $15 and fingerprint-based checks for $33.25. Davis County residents can access BCI services or use XChange to look up specific felony cases.
Note: Free record inspection is available at the Davis County Clerk's office during business hours, but copies require a GRAMA request form and payment of applicable fees.
Davis County Government Records Access
The Davis County official website provides a starting point for accessing public records, including felony conviction records and criminal history through linked state and county resources. Visit daviscountyutah.gov for department contacts and online services.
From this portal, you can find links to the Clerk/Auditor, Sheriff, and court resources that hold Davis County felony records and criminal history information.
The Davis County Clerk/Auditor page at daviscountyutah.gov/clerk handles GRAMA requests and maintains official county records. The clerk can direct you to the right office for the felony records you need in Davis County.
Contact the Davis County Clerk/Auditor at 801-451-3438 or visit 61 South Main Street, Farmington, to submit a GRAMA request for county records.
Davis County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Davis County Sheriff's Office at daviscountyutah.gov/sheriff keeps arrest records, booking records, and incident reports related to felony activity in the county. The Sheriff operates the county jail and maintains records of all people booked on felony charges in Davis County.
To access arrest records or booking information from the Davis County Sheriff, submit a GRAMA request directly to the Sheriff's Office. You can also view the online inmate roster through the county website for current detainees.
The Sheriff's Office provides county-wide law enforcement and handles felony arrests throughout Davis County, including cities like Layton, Bountiful, Clearfield, Syracuse, and Kaysville. Each arrest generates records that become part of the official Davis County criminal history database. Law enforcement records may differ from court records, so check both sources when searching for complete felony information in Davis County.
Note: Arrest records from the Davis County Sheriff are separate from court conviction records held at the 2nd District Court. Both sources are needed for a complete felony history search.
GRAMA Requests for Felony Records
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, known as GRAMA, gives everyone the right to request public records from Davis County government offices. You do not have to be a resident or a party to a case to make a GRAMA request. Any person can ask for Davis County felony records held by the court, the Sheriff, or the Clerk's office under Utah Code § 63G-2-201.
To make a GRAMA request in Davis County, you must provide your name, a description of the records you want, and your contact information. The office must respond within 10 business days of receiving your request. The first 30 minutes of staff time spent on your request is free. After that, agencies may charge $25 per hour for research time. Copies cost $0.25 per page in Davis County, which is below the standard $0.50 per page allowed under state law. You may also inspect records for free during business hours without triggering copy fees.
The Davis County criminal records page at davisrecords.us/criminal-records has information about submitting records requests and the required GRAMA form for Davis County. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all records requests. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Records Committee at recordscommittee.utah.gov.
What Davis County Felony Records Include
Davis County felony records contain a wide range of information about criminal cases. A typical felony court file in Davis County includes the charging document, any bail or bond orders, pretrial hearing records, plea documents or jury trial records, the sentencing order, and any probation conditions. Conviction records show the charge, the outcome, and the sentence imposed by the court.
A Davis County felony record may show:
- Full name and date of birth of the defendant
- Felony charge and Utah criminal code citation
- Case number and filing date
- Plea or verdict outcome
- Sentence imposed, including prison or probation terms
- Fines and restitution ordered
- Any appeals or post-conviction filings
Davis County criminal records from the BCI include statewide history, not just Davis County cases. A BCI report covers all Utah felony convictions for that person. Court records from XChange cover specific case details. Both are useful when researching felony history in Davis County.
Utah Felony Classifications
Utah law divides felony offenses into four classes. Each class carries different penalties. Davis County courts apply these classifications to all felony cases filed in the 2nd District. Knowing the class helps you understand how serious a charge is when reviewing Davis County felony records.
Under Utah Code Title 76, felony classes in Utah are as follows. Capital felonies are the most serious and may result in the death penalty or life in prison without parole. First degree felonies carry a sentence of five years to life in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Second degree felonies are punishable by one to fifteen years in prison and fines up to $10,000. Third degree felonies carry a prison term of up to five years and a fine up to $5,000. Under Utah Code § 76-3-201, all felony sentences are served in state prison, not a county jail.
Davis County felony records will show which class applied to each charge. The class determines the range of punishment. Courts may impose suspended sentences with probation for lower-level felonies, particularly third degree cases. Repeat offenders or those convicted of violent crimes often receive longer prison terms regardless of the felony class.
Note: The felony class shown in Davis County court records reflects the charge at conviction, which may differ from the original charge if a plea agreement was reached.
Expungement of Davis County Felony Records
Some people with Davis County felony records may be eligible to have those records expunged. Expungement removes a conviction from the public record. Not all felony convictions can be expunged under Utah law. Capital and first degree felonies are generally not eligible. Certain violent crimes are also excluded. A person must meet waiting period requirements and have no pending charges before filing for expungement.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification handles the Certificate of Eligibility process for expungements. You must apply for a certificate at bci.utah.gov/expungements before filing a petition with the 2nd District Court in Davis County. The BCI can be reached at (801) 965-4445. Once granted, an expungement order directs all agencies holding Davis County criminal records to seal those records from public access. The process takes several months from start to finish.
Cities in Davis County
Davis County includes many cities and communities along the Wasatch Front. All felony cases for residents of Davis County are filed at the 2nd District Court in Farmington, regardless of which city the crime occurred in.
Layton is the largest city in Davis County. Bountiful sits at the southern end near Salt Lake County. Clearfield, Syracuse, and Kaysville are fast-growing communities in the middle of the county. Felony records for all these cities are part of the Davis County court system.
Nearby Counties
Davis County borders several other Utah counties. Felony records are always filed in the county where the offense occurred. If you are unsure which county handled a case, check the court records for the city or address where the crime took place.