Davis County Traffic Ticket Records Lookup
Davis County traffic ticket records are maintained through the Second District Court in Farmington and several active justice courts that serve the county's many cities. Davis County is one of Utah's most populated counties, with a dense network of city roads and major interstates. Traffic citations are processed through the court that covers the city or area where the violation occurred. This page explains how to search Davis County traffic ticket records, which courts handle them, and how to pay, contest, or get copies of case documents.
Davis County Quick Facts
Second District Court - Davis County
The Second District Court in Farmington handles felony traffic offenses, civil cases over $11,000, family law, and probate for Davis County. It also hears appeals from justice court decisions. Most everyday traffic citations in Davis County go to a justice court first. But serious charges, including felony DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident, go to the Second District Court. Records for all these cases are maintained by the district court clerk.
The court is located at 805 South Main, Suite 200, in Farmington. The phone number is (801) 447-3800. You can search Second District Court records using the Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov. For in-person searches, visit the Farmington courthouse with the name or case number you need. Staff will search the system and provide copies. Certified copies and plain copies are both available at the standard per-page fee schedule.
| Court |
Second District Court 805 South Main, Suite 200 Farmington, UT 84025 Phone: (801) 447-3800 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Handles | Felony traffic offenses, civil matters over $11,000, family law, probate, appeals |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
Davis County Justice Courts
Davis County has multiple justice courts serving different cities and unincorporated areas. The Davis County Justice Court at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025 handles county-wide traffic and misdemeanor cases outside city jurisdictions. You can reach it at (801) 451-4330. This court covers violations in areas not served by a city-specific justice court.
The Layton City Justice Court at 425 Wasatch Drive, Layton, UT 84041 handles citations issued within Layton city limits. The phone number is (801) 336-3480 and online payment is available for Layton citations. The Bountiful Justice Court serves Bountiful residents. You can find information on the Bountiful Justice Court at bountifulutah.gov/justice-court. Clearfield, Kaysville, and Syracuse each have their own justice courts as well.
The Woods Cross Justice Court is at 1555 S. 800 W., Woods Cross, UT, and can be reached at (801) 677-1001 or by email at court@woodscross.gov. Hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Friday by phone or email from 7:30 to 11:30 AM. Court is held on Tuesdays for scheduled appearances only. A plea in abeyance option is available in Woods Cross, and online payments can be made through utcourts.gov. If you received a citation in Woods Cross, call ahead before visiting to confirm your hearing time and payment options.
Note: Always check the citation you received to find the correct Davis County justice court for your case. Each court has its own process and deadlines for responding to tickets.
How to Search Davis County Traffic Records
The Utah Courts XChange system is the primary online search tool for Davis County district court records. Go to utcourts.gov and use the case search. Enter the full name or case number to find Davis County traffic cases at the Second District Court level. Basic search results are free and show charges, hearing dates, and outcomes.
For tracking an active case, MyCase at utcourts.gov/mycase lets you follow Davis County cases in real time. You can check your scheduled hearings, view recent filings, and see payment status. MyCase works for district court and some justice court cases. It is particularly useful in Davis County, where multiple courts handle different parts of the county and keeping track of your case details matters.
In-person searches at the Second District Court in Farmington are available during business hours. Bring the name or case number. Staff can search and provide copies. For justice court records in Davis County, contact the specific court. Layton City, Bountiful, Clearfield, and the other city courts each handle their own records and GRAMA requests independently of the district court.
Traffic Violations and Penalties in Davis County
Davis County traffic violations are governed by Utah Traffic Code Title 41, Chapter 6A. Infractions are the lowest tier and include speeding, improper lane changes, and equipment violations. They carry fines but no jail time. Misdemeanor offenses include reckless driving, DUI, and driving on a suspended license. Felony charges apply in cases involving injury or repeat DUI convictions.
Interstate 15 runs through Davis County from the Salt Lake County line to Weber County. It is one of the busiest roads in Utah. Law enforcement from multiple agencies patrols I-15 and the surface roads in Davis County, including state troopers, Davis County Sheriff's deputies, and city police. Speed limits are actively enforced, especially in construction zones and school zones where doubled fines apply. Davis County also has HOV lane rules on portions of I-15 that can result in citations if violated.
The Driver License Division tracks all traffic conviction points for Davis County drivers. Speeding 1-10 mph over the limit adds 35 points. Speeding 11-20 mph over adds 55 points. Reckless driving is 80 points. Reaching 200 points in 12 months risks suspension. Davis County courts report all traffic convictions to the DLD after the judgment is entered. Your record is typically updated within days.
Deferred Traffic Prosecution in Davis County
Utah's deferred traffic prosecution program is available for eligible citations in Davis County. Visit the Utah Courts Deferred Traffic Prosecution portal to check eligibility and apply online. If approved, you pay a fee and stay violation-free for the deferral period. Once the period ends without a new violation, the charge is dismissed. No conviction goes on your driving record, and the DLD does not add points.
Davis County justice courts, including Layton City, Bountiful, the county court in Farmington, and the Woods Cross Justice Court, all process deferral agreements. The Second District Court handles deferrals for felony-level or appealed cases. DUI, reckless driving, and commercial vehicle violations do not qualify for deferral. Ask the court clerk at your first appearance whether your specific citation is eligible before applying through the online portal.
The Utah State Courts website is the central resource for Davis County traffic cases, providing access to XChange case search, ePayments, MyCase, and deferred prosecution for citations across the county.
Davis County drivers can use the Utah Courts site to search records, pay fines, track hearings, and apply for deferred prosecution, all without visiting the Farmington courthouse.
Accessing Davis County Traffic Records
Traffic ticket records in Davis County are public under GRAMA. Anyone can request copies. The process depends on whether the case went through district court or a justice court.
For Second District Court records in Davis County, visit the courthouse at 805 South Main in Farmington or submit a written GRAMA request by mail. Copy fees are $0.50 per page for standard copies. Certified copies carry an additional per-document fee. For justice court records, contact the specific court. The Layton City Justice Court, Bountiful Justice Court, Davis County Justice Court in Farmington, and other city courts each handle their own records requests.
Online fine payment is available through Utah Courts ePayments. Layton City and Woods Cross also offer online payment through the state system. Keep your citation number handy. Pay before the deadline shown on your citation. If you miss the deadline in Davis County, a default judgment may be entered and your license could be flagged for suspension by the DLD.
Note: Paying a fine online closes out the financial obligation but does not change the violation on your driving record unless a deferral or dismissal was granted by the court.
Cities in Davis County
Davis County includes several large cities, each with its own justice court for traffic matters. The following cities have dedicated records pages on this site.
Other communities in Davis County such as Woods Cross, Centerville, and Farmington do not have dedicated city pages. Their traffic cases are handled through the Davis County Justice Court or city-specific courts described above.
Nearby Counties
Davis County borders Salt Lake, Weber, Morgan, and Cache counties. If your citation was issued near a county line, the court name on your ticket confirms jurisdiction.