Davis County Warrant Records
Davis County warrant records are held by the Sheriff's Office and the Second District Court in Farmington. With a large population just north of Salt Lake City, Davis County processes more warrant cases than most rural parts of Utah. The Sheriff's Office works with BCI to feed all warrant data into the statewide system. You can look up active warrants for free through the state portal or reach the Records Division by phone. Local police departments in cities like Layton and Bountiful also handle warrant cases within their limits. This page covers all the ways to search for warrant records in Davis County.
Davis County Quick Facts
Davis County Sheriff Warrant Records
The Davis County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency that handles warrant records in Davis County. The office is at 800 West State Street in Farmington, UT 84025. You can call them at (801) 451-4100. The Records Division has its own line at (801) 451-4150 and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Staff can help you check on a warrant if you call or visit in person. Bring a valid ID. Give them the full name and date of birth of the person you want to check.
Deputies in Davis County serve warrants that come from local courts. Under Utah Code § 77-7-5, arrest warrants can be served at any time of day or night. They do not expire. Once a judge signs the warrant, it stays active until the person is caught or the court pulls it back. The Sheriff's Office sends all warrant data to BCI so that other agencies across Utah can see it too. Davis County also provides warrant execution, civil process service, and extradition services for out-of-county warrants.
The Davis County Sheriff's website provides details on the Records Division and other law enforcement services tied to warrant records in the county.
You can find contact info for other Davis County offices through this site as well.
How to Search Davis County Warrants
The fastest way to check for warrant records in Davis County is through the Utah Statewide Warrants Search. This tool is free. It runs 24 hours a day. You just type in a first and last name and hit search. The system pulls from every county in Utah, and that includes Davis County. Results show the person's age, the charge, the case number, and which court put out the warrant. This is the same tool that law enforcement uses to check for active warrants across the state.
You can also search in person at the Davis County Sheriff's Office Records Division. Walk in with your ID and ask at the front desk. Complete a warrant inquiry form and staff will search the database for you. Phone calls work too. Call (801) 451-4150 and give them the name and date of birth you want checked. They can tell you if there is an active warrant in Davis County or anywhere else in Utah, though they provide limited info over the phone for privacy reasons.
For court case records tied to warrants, the Utah Courts XChange system has District Court data going back 12 to 14 years. It is a fee-based service. You can search by name or case number. Public access terminals are also available at both the District Court and Justice Court buildings in Farmington during business hours.
Note: The statewide warrant search only shows active warrants, so once a warrant is served or recalled it drops from the public database.
Second District Court Davis County
The Second District Court serves Davis County from its courthouse at 800 West State Street in Farmington, UT 84025. You can reach the clerk at (801) 447-3800. This court handles felony cases and Class A misdemeanors. It issues arrest warrants and search warrants. A judge at this court must find probable cause before signing an arrest warrant, as stated in Utah Code § 77-7-2. Search warrants also need probable cause under Utah Code § 77-23-201.
The courthouse has public access terminals where you can look up case records on your own. Staff at the clerk's office can help you find warrant records tied to specific cases in Davis County. The court is open Monday through Friday during regular hours. Court records in Davis County are generally considered public under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act.
If you need copies of any court documents, the clerk can make them for you. Certified copies cost a small fee.
Davis County Justice Court Warrants
The Davis County Justice Court is at 800 West State Street in Farmington, UT 84025. You can call (801) 451-4330. This court deals with Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic cases, and local ordinance violations. It issues bench warrants when someone fails to show up for a hearing. Under Utah Code § 77-7-19, a bench warrant can be put out 14 days after a court summons goes unanswered. These are the most common type of warrant in Davis County.
If you think you may have a bench warrant from the Davis County Justice Court, call the clerk. You can often resolve it by setting up a new court date. The court may let you post bail or work out a payment plan for any fines you owe. Bench warrants from the Justice Court show up in the statewide database just like any other warrant in Utah.
Davis County Local Police Warrants
Several cities in Davis County have their own police departments that handle warrant cases within city limits. The Layton City Police Department keeps a wanted persons list that includes people with active warrants for offenses in Layton. This is a good resource if you are looking for warrant info specific to the Layton area. Other cities like Bountiful, Syracuse, Kaysville, and Clearfield have police departments that work with the Sheriff's Office on warrant matters.
All local police departments in Davis County send their warrant data to BCI for inclusion in the statewide system.
Note: City police departments in Davis County may have extra details on warrants issued within their limits that the statewide search does not show.
Davis County Warrant Record Requests
Utah law gives the public a right to access most government records. The Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) says all records are public unless a specific law says otherwise. That rule applies to warrant records in Davis County. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, you can ask to see or get copies of warrant records from any Davis County office. The agency has 10 business days to respond, or 5 days if you ask for faster processing under Utah Code § 63G-2-204.
Send your GRAMA request to the Davis County Clerk's Office or the Sheriff's Office Records Division. Put the request in writing. Include the name of the person, the type of record you want, and a date range if you have one. Some warrant records tied to ongoing cases may be sealed, but most are open to anyone who asks in Davis County.
Statewide Search Tools for Davis County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification runs the statewide warrant database that includes Davis County records. BCI sits at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. You can call them at (801) 965-4445. BCI also handles criminal history checks for $20 each. These checks can show past warrants and arrests from Davis County and everywhere else in Utah.
The Utah State Courts website is another resource. It connects you to the Second District Court page and the XChange records system. Between BCI and the courts website, you can find nearly all warrant records tied to Davis County from your computer at home.
Types of Warrants in Davis County
Three types of warrants show up in Davis County records. Arrest warrants come from a judge when there is probable cause that a crime took place. These are for serious charges like felonies or Class A misdemeanors. Bench warrants are for people who skip court. They are the most common type in Davis County and across Utah. Search warrants let officers search a specific place for evidence. Under Utah Code § 77-23-205, search warrants must be used within 10 days and returned to the court within 3 days after that.
- Arrest warrants: signed by a judge, no expiration date
- Bench warrants: issued for failure to appear in court
- Search warrants: must be served within 10 days
- Civil warrants: related to contempt or child support matters
All active warrants from Davis County get entered into the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. That means any law enforcement officer in the state can see them during a traffic stop or other encounter.
Davis County Cities
Several cities in Davis County have their own pages with local warrant record details. Check the city pages below for info specific to each area.
Nearby Counties
Davis County borders several other Utah counties. If you are not sure which county handles a warrant, check the statewide search tool or call the local sheriff office for help.