Davis County Recent Arrests Search
Davis County recent arrests are booked by the sheriff's office and held at the Davis County Jail in Farmington. The sheriff keeps a public inmate roster with name, photo, charges, bond, booking date, housing, court dates, and expected release. You can also file a GRAMA request for older records or check the 2nd District Court docket for filed charges. This page shows you how to find Davis County recent arrests, what the roster holds, and who to call for a paper file.
Davis County Quick Facts
Davis County Sheriff's Office
The Davis County Sheriff's Office keeps inmate records as official government files. These files track each person from the first booking through the final release. The sheriff follows Utah Code § 63G-2-201 for public records. Under Utah Code § 64-13-27, the jail must keep accurate files on all persons in custody, with the term of commitment and the authority for detention.
The Davis County Jail is a full documentation system. Staff log each step from booking to release. Records officers classify each file under GRAMA. Public data is open to request. Private and protected data stays sealed. The sheriff's records clerk is the first point of contact for any Davis County arrest question.
We captured the Davis County Sheriff site to show the layout and links. The sheriff site has contact info, jail rules, and a public records section.
The page is the main portal for the public to find inmate info, request records, and contact the records clerk.
Davis County Inmate Search
Davis County inmate records are partly open under GRAMA. The public roster has the name, booking photo, current charges, booking date, bond, housing facility, scheduled court dates, and expected release date. This is the best place to find a Davis County recent arrest. The data comes right from the sheriff's booking system.
Some info is protected or private. Medical and mental health notes, Social Security numbers, disciplinary records, security class data, and victim info all stay sealed. You can file a formal GRAMA form for more data, but requests may be denied if the info falls under protected classes.
The current roster lets you look up by name and see active booking info. Results update as new people come in and others are released.
Davis County Arrest Records
Davis County arrest records contain booking data from the jail. The sheriff updates the file on a monthly basis. Records include booking info for inmates held in the county. Files are maintained under GRAMA class rules. Public items go out on request. Private items stay sealed.
For older arrests that are no longer on the current roster, file a written GRAMA form with the sheriff. Include the name, a rough date of arrest, and your contact info. The sheriff has 10 business days to respond under Utah Code § 63G-2-204.
Note: The sheriff may not release a booking photo for a closed or expunged case.
How to Search Davis County Bookings
You have a few ways to find a Davis County recent arrest. The online roster is fastest. Call the sheriff for quick name checks. File a GRAMA form for paper copies. Check the court docket for case outcomes. Each path gives you a slightly different slice of the case.
Before you search, have this info ready:
- Full name
- Date of birth if known
- Date of arrest or a date range
- Case number if you have one
- Type of record you need
Start with the roster. If the name is not there, the person may have been released. Move to the court docket next. Davis is a big county, so common names may need a birth date to narrow the search.
2nd District Court Davis County
The 2nd District Court in Davis County serves Farmington, Layton, and the rest of the county. The courthouse is at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025. The court hears all criminal cases from arrests in the county. Once charges are filed, the case lives on the court docket.
Search Davis County court files at utcourts.gov. The XChange system lets you look up cases by name or number. Some data is free, some needs a paid login. The court clerk in Farmington can help with certified copies and with forms.
Statewide Davis Arrest Tools
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification holds the state's master rap sheet. With a signed release and a fee, you can get the full state criminal history. BCI takes fingerprints and does background checks. This is the right place when you need a formal record, not just a Davis County recent arrest.
The state court site at utcourts.gov covers all Utah courts. One search finds cases from every county.
Davis County Expungement
Under Utah Code § 77-40a, you may be able to seal a Davis County arrest. Ask BCI for a Certificate of Eligibility. File a petition with the 2nd District Court. A judge will rule on the motion. If your case was dismissed, the path is easier.
Note: Expungement seals the file from most public view, but some state agencies can still see it for set reasons.
Cities in Davis County
Davis County has several cities including Layton, Bountiful, Syracuse, Kaysville, and Clearfield. All Davis County recent arrests are booked at the county jail in Farmington.
Nearby Counties
Davis County borders several Utah counties. If the arrest did not happen in Davis, check the right neighbor.