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Davis County, Utah Arrest Records

Arrest records are official documents created by law enforcement agencies when an individual is booked and processed after an arrest. Typically, the record will contain identifying information about the arrested individual and the details about the arrest, such as:

  • The arrested person’s full name and date of birth
  • The date, time, and location of the arrest
  • The arresting agency and officer
  • The initial charges and the statutes they violated
  • Booking information, such as booking number, inmate ID, mugshots, and fingerprints

In Davis County, Utah, arrest records are generated by local law enforcement, such as the Davis County Sheriff’s Office. This office provides multiple security services for the county, including law enforcement, corrections, and emergency management. Arrest records maintained by the sheriff’s office are not proof of guilt or the end of a criminal case; they simply show a person was once detained as a suspect of a crime.

General access to arrest records in Utah is governed by the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), codified at Utah Code §§ 63G-2-101 et seq. The law grants the public access to public records in the custody of government agencies, including arrest records, unless the information is exempted by law. It ensures transparency in law enforcement and the criminal justice process and promotes accountability by allowing the general public to see how government agencies exercise their authority.

Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) in Utah is regulated separately according to the Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act, Title 53, Chapter 10 of the Utah Code. The act governs the generation, dissemination, and imposes specific restrictions on the contents, release, and access of CHRI maintained by the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification(BCI).

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Davis, Utah?

Arrest records in Davis County and Utah are governed by the state’s public record laws under the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA). Under the act, records prepared, owned, or retained by a government agency, including arrest records maintained by Davis County law enforcement, are presumed to be public information. This means any member of the public may request, access, and copy the record unless a statute classifies the record or a part of it as confidential, private, or protected.

Although arrest records are presumptively public information, portions may be withheld or redacted under GRAMA and other laws to protect safety and confidentiality. Typical exemptions include the following.

  • Person identifiers, including personal contact information, medical records, and Social Security Numbers, whose release would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
  • Records or parts of records that would compromise an ongoing investigation, reveal tactical details, or expose the identity of confidential informants or undercover officers.
  • Arrest records of juveniles and minors are typically restricted from the public.
  • Records that would endanger witnesses or victims of a crime
  • Records that have been sealed or expunged by a court order are not accessible to the public.
  • Certain court documents linked to the arrests, such as victim impact statements, pre-sentence reports, and sealed filings, are considered confidential.

Davis County Arrest Search

The following state and federal resources may be useful for finding arrest records and information concerning Davis County.

Individuals may obtain a copy of their Utah criminal history, including arrest records, in person or by mail from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification located at:

Utah Department of Public Safety

Bureau of Criminal Identification

4315 South 2700 West

Suite 1300

Taylorsville, Utah 84129

Applications must include a valid government-issued ID and the appropriate application fees. For more information on the request process, record seekers may call the Bureau of Criminal Identification at (801) 965-4445.

Federal arrest records are not public, but when an arrest leads to federal charges, case details, including arrest records, may be found using the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) database. By registering for a PACER account, users can look up federal indictments and criminal case records, which may include arrest details. Basic arrest information for inmates serving sentences in federal correctional facilities may be found using the online Inmate Locator maintained by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

Davis County Inmate Locator

One of the direct and reliable sources of inmate and arrest information for Davis County is the Davis County Sheriff’s Office, Corrections Department. The online Inmate Roster on the sheriff’s website lists the detained and provides basic arrest information for all inmates currently housed in the Davis County Jail. Record seekers may also make inquiries about inmates and booking information by calling the sheriff’s office mail line at (801) 451-4100 or the corrections department at (801) 451-4200.

Active Warrant Search in Davis County

Arrest warrants are written court orders that authorize law enforcement agents to take the person named in the warrant into custody and bring them before the issuing court. They are issued by judicial officers of the court, such as judges, after they determine that there is sufficient probable cause to believe the named person committed a crime.

In Davis County, arrest warrants are usually issued by a judge or magistrate of the local district or justice court when they receive a prosecutor’s complaint or an affidavit from a law enforcement officer. Once signed, the warrant is entered into the statewide law enforcement database for service. Arrest warrants in Utah typically contain a combination of the following information:

  • The full legal name of the subject and any known aliases
  • Their date of birth and a reasonable description
  • Case number
  • Charges and the statutes they violated
  • Bail details, including types and amount
  • Court and location of issuance
  • The date of issuance
  • The title and signature of the judicial office that issued it

Interested parties may inquire about active warrants by contacting the Davis County Sheriff’s Office directly at (801) 451-4100. Warrant searches can also be made online in the Warrant Search page of the Utah Department of Public Safety. Users can conduct statewide name-based searches for active warrants issued in Utah, including Davis County.

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Davis County

Access to free Davis County arrest records may be provided after contacting the Davis County Sheriff's Office or the Correctional Department. Record seekers can call the mainlines of these agencies at (801) 451-4100 and (801) 451-4200, respectively. Staff at these agencies may be available to provide the most reliable information about obtaining free arrest records. The sheriff’s office website also provides free arrest information through its online inmate roster.

It should be noted that though basic arrest information may be free, restricted details or supporting materials may not be available or posted online for free. Physical copies will also typically incur copy fees.

Davis County Arrest Report

 Arrest reports and arrest records are two different types of documentation generated by law enforcement in the aftermath of an arrest. However, these documents differ in several ways, including their purpose, contents, and the way the public may access them.

Arrest reports are a more detailed record of the arrest and the events that led to it. They are narrative documents generated by the arresting officers that describe why and how the arrest occurred. A typical arrest report includes the information that gave probable cause, witness statements, evidence, incident review, and a chronology of the events that led to the arrest. This report provides the prosecution with options when filing charges and records the legal basis for the arrest.

On the other hand, arrest records are concise and more of an administrative summary of the arrest. They are typically stored in a booking or inmate database system and provide the facts of an arrest or detention. Arrest records include the arrestee’s name, charges filed, arresting agency, and the time and location of the arrest. It may also contain biometrics, such as mugshots and fingerprints. Arrest records are generated to document the offender's entry into the legal system.

Arrest records are public information and are typically obtained via public record requests from law enforcement sources. Arrest reports are more likely to be restricted or have certain parts removed as they may include witness statements, victim information, and investigative details restricted by law.

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Davis County

In Davis County, individuals who qualify may petition to have their arrest records removed from public law enforcement records through the expungement process. Expungements in Utah are governed by the laws found in Utah Code Title 77 Chapter 40a. To be eligible for expungement, the offender must qualify based on several criteria, including the type of crime and the result of the case.

The following are some criteria and waiting periods for expungements of arrest records in Utah.

  • Arrest records may be expunged after 30 days if the case was screened by the police, and prosecutors declined to file charges.
  • When the case was dismissed with prejudice, arrest records can be expunged after 30 days.
  • When the petitioner was acquitted at trial, the arrest record can be expunged after 30 days.
  • If the case was dismissed with prejudice, the arrest record can be expunged after 180 days.

The following steps are useful when petitioning the courts for an expungement in Davis County.

  • To be eligible, the petitioner must meet any of the previous criteria, have no outstanding cases, have completed all aspects of the case, including any parole/probation, and have paid all court-ordered fines or restitution.
  • The next step is to obtain a “Certificate of Eligibility” from the Utah Bureau of Identification (BCI). To obtain the certificate, submit fingerprints for a background check and pay all applicable fees. The BCI will conduct a complete check and notify the petitioner by mail if they qualify.
  • If the petitioner qualifies, they will be issued the Certificate of Eligibility. The certificate should be filed along with the expungement petition and any support documents within 180 days of its issue. The documents and filing fees should be submitted to the Davis County District or Justice Court where the case was heard. The prosecutor’s office will be served with a copy of the petition and must respond within 35 days.
  • After receiving the response, the judge will review the petition. If it is contested, the judge will set a hearing to listen to arguments from the petitioner and the prosecutor’s office. If there is no contest, the judge will consider the petition based on the submitted documentation.
  • If the petition is granted, the petitioner will be issued the order of expungement signed by the judge. The petitioner will be notified when the order is ready for pickup, and the BCI will be notified of the order and instructed to remove the arrest record from their public files.

Filing fees and copy fees for certified copies of the expungement order may vary, so petitioners are advised to contact the Davis County Court Clerk for current information on the expungement process and relevant fees.

How Do You Remove Davis County Arrest Records From the Internet?

Removing arrest information from the internet generally involves two separate tasks.

  • Sealing(expunging) or correcting the official government records.
  • Requesting removal or updates from third-party sources and websites that republish the official records.

As Davis County arrest information may appear on government websites, court databases, and third-party aggregator sites, each source has to be addressed directly.

  • The first step is to ensure the record is no longer publicly accessible through official sources. Determine eligibility and obtain an expungement order from the courts.
  • After obtaining the expungement order/certificate, provide proof to the official agencies and request confirmation that the record has been removed from all public-facing systems. When the record is legally sealed or expunged, government agencies must classify it as confidential and remove it from their databases.
  • To remove the record from a data broker or record aggregator website, visit the website and locate their contact page, and submit a written removal request containing your contact details, government ID, and proof of the expungement.
  • Even after removal from the original record, search engines may still display older results. You can request a removal/de-indexing of the record from search results by contacting the search engine and providing proof that the record is no longer public information.
  • As for news articles and media outlets, contact the publishers directly and provide documentation for the dismissal of the case or expungement of the record. Request and update or correction of the report. Although News organizations are not legally required to remove truthful reports, they may update the article to reflect the expungement or dismissal.

What Do Public Davis County Arrest Records Contain?

Davis County arrest records are created when a local law enforcement agency detains an individual and books them into custody. Public access to these records is governed by the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), which provides that government records, including arrest records, are public unless specifically classified as protected or restricted by law.

The following information shows some typical public-facing elements in a Davis County arrest record.

  • Basic identifiers, such as their full legal name, any known aliases. gender, race, and date of birth
  • A general description of the charges at the time of booking, including their statuses
  • Details of the arrest, including the arresting agency, booking number/inmate ID, date, time, and location of the arrest
  • Custody information, including current status (in custody, transferred, and released), bail details, booking time, release date, and inmate housing.
  • Court case details, including case number, court location, and hearing dates