Clearfield Warrant Records
Clearfield warrant records are managed through the Clearfield City Police Department and the Second District Court in Davis County. This city sits near Hill Air Force Base in the northern part of the Wasatch Front. Clearfield runs its own police force and justice court that handle local warrant cases. You can search for active warrants tied to Clearfield through the free statewide portal run by the Bureau of Criminal Identification. The Davis County Sheriff also assists with warrant service in the area. Both arrest warrants and bench warrants from Clearfield courts get entered into the statewide system for public access.
Clearfield Warrant Records Quick Facts
Clearfield Police and Warrant Cases
The Clearfield City Police Department is the main law enforcement body in the city. Reach them at (801) 525-2800. Officers respond to calls, investigate crimes, and coordinate with courts on warrant cases. When enough evidence exists, prosecutors seek an arrest warrant from a magistrate. Under Utah Code § 77-7-2, probable cause must be established before a warrant can be issued.
Clearfield police can serve warrants at any hour. Day or night makes no difference under Utah Code § 77-7-5. Warrants in Utah have no expiration date. They stay active until the person is picked up or the court recalls them. Officers do not need the physical warrant in hand to arrest someone. If the officer has knowledge of the warrant, that is enough per Utah Code § 77-7-11. These rules apply to every warrant record that comes out of Clearfield cases.
Clearfield Justice Court Warrants
The Clearfield City Justice Court deals with Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and city code violations. Most warrant records from this court are bench warrants for missed hearings. Under Utah Code § 77-7-19, a bench warrant is typically issued 14 days after someone fails to respond to a court summons.
A bench warrant from the Clearfield Justice Court goes into the statewide database. Any officer in Utah can arrest you on it. If you have one, call the court and ask about scheduling a new hearing. The court can sometimes set up payment plans for overdue fines. Getting ahead of the warrant is smarter than waiting to be picked up during a traffic stop or some other routine contact with police.
Note: Clearfield sees a high number of bench warrants because of its proximity to Hill Air Force Base and the transient nature of some of its population.
If you owe fines to the Clearfield Justice Court and have not paid, the court may issue a warrant. People who move away from Clearfield sometimes do not realize they have an active bench warrant from a case they left behind. Checking the statewide search tool is a good idea if you have any doubt about your status.
Online Search for Clearfield Warrants
The Utah Statewide Warrants Search is the best free tool for checking warrants in Clearfield. BCI runs this portal and it covers all 29 counties. You just need a first and last name. Results show the person's age, the offense, the case number, and which court issued the warrant.
BCI also manages criminal history records for the state. The BCI homepage has details about how to request records, fees, and office hours.
BCI is located at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. You can call (801) 965-4445 for questions about warrant searches or criminal history checks. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Davis County Sheriff and Clearfield
The Davis County Sheriff's Office serves warrants throughout Davis County. The sheriff works with Clearfield police on warrant enforcement, especially in areas near city boundaries. All active warrants from Clearfield get entered into the Utah Criminal Justice Information System, which feeds the statewide search portal.
Court records in Utah are public under GRAMA (Utah Code § 63G-2-201). You can file a records request with the Davis County Sheriff or Clearfield Police for copies of specific warrant records. Agencies have 10 business days to respond. Urgent requests get a 5-day deadline under Utah Code § 63G-2-204. Some records may be restricted if they are tied to an ongoing case.
Second District Court Warrant Records
The Second District Court handles felony cases and Class A misdemeanors for Davis County. This court issues arrest warrants for serious crimes and bench warrants for missed hearings on major cases. Warrant records from this court cover Clearfield and every other city in Davis County.
You can search for court cases through the Utah State Courts website. The XChange system provides fee-based access to District Court case data going back more than a decade. It shows charges, hearings, and sentencing details for Clearfield cases. Basic information is free on the Utah Courts site.
GRAMA and Clearfield Warrant Access
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act gives you the right to request warrant records from any government agency in the state. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, all government records are public unless a specific law says otherwise. You can submit a GRAMA request to the Clearfield Police Department or the Davis County Sheriff for specific warrant records.
Agencies have 10 business days to respond to a standard request under Utah Code § 63G-2-204. Urgent requests get a 5-day deadline. Some warrant records may be sealed if they are tied to active investigations or involve safety concerns under Utah Code § 63G-2-305. Juvenile records are almost always sealed. But the vast majority of adult warrant records from Clearfield cases are open to the public and can be accessed through the state portal or a formal request.
Clearing Warrants in Clearfield
If you have an active warrant, take action now. Call the court that issued it. For Justice Court warrants, contact the Clearfield City Justice Court. For District Court warrants, call the Second District Court clerk. You may be able to set a new court date without getting arrested first.
The Utah Courts criminal justice self-help page has guides on resolving warrants and dealing with old cases. Utah also has a Clean Slate law for automatic expungement of qualifying records. Under Utah Code § 76-1-302, the statute of limitations is 2 years for most misdemeanors and 4 years for felonies. But issuing a warrant pauses the clock. Old warrants remain enforceable in Clearfield regardless of how much time has passed. Juvenile records follow different rules and are generally sealed.
Davis County Warrant Records
Clearfield is in Davis County. All warrant records from Clearfield courts and police go through the county system. For more on the county sheriff, court resources, and county-level tools, visit the Davis County warrant records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
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