Davis County is Utah’s smallest county in land area. As of the 2020 census, the county was estimated to have a population of over 362,679 people. The county sits between the Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Range and occupies an area measuring 300 square miles. It is home to notable features such as the Antelope Island State Park, Hill Air Force Base, Lagoon Amusement Park, and the Station Park Shopping Center.

Courts in Davis County

Davis County falls under Utah’s Second Judicial District. The County is home to District Courts, Juvenile Courts, and Justice Courts.

District Courts in Davis County serve as trial courts of original jurisdiction over civil cases, criminal felonies, and any misdemeanors that fall into the Class A category. The courts also share jurisdiction with Justice and Juvenile Courts for specific criminal case types that include adults. These cases look at the person's contribution to the delinquency of a child minor as well as custodial interference cases. District courts hear civil cases, including straightforward civil claims for money recovery. They take care of cases relating to minor guardianship, child custody and support, probate, and adoption matters.

Juvenile Courts in Davis County maintain jurisdiction over cases relating to juvenile delinquency and juvenile traffic offenses. They also handle cases relating to the emancipation of minors, child protective orders, and abused, neglected, and dependent children.

Lastly, the Justice Courts in Davis County all exercise jurisdiction over a specific set of civil and criminal cases. The types of civil cases heard by the court include small claims cases where the amount in dispute is $10,000 or less. Criminal cases heard by the courts include nearly all Class B or Class C misdemeanors, municipal ordinance violations, and infractions. 

Where to Find Public Court Records in Davis County

Public court records are documents emanating from court proceedings and are available for public viewing. To access court records, interested persons can visit the physical courthouses and submit a request to the court clerk. Alternatively, interested individuals can search for the records online.

Types of Public Court Records in Davis County

Excluding confidential records, public court records are available to anyone in Davis County and may be used for purposes intended by the requester. However, they may not be used for commercial purposes. Examples of public court records include:

• Civil Records
• Family Records
• Probate Records
• Criminal Records

Confidential Court Records in Davis County

Although Davis County makes court records publicly available, confidential court records are restricted and only accessible to parties to the case and their attornies. Some of these confidential records include:

• Medical Records
• Mental Health Records
• Adoption Records
• Protection from Abuse Orders
• Juvenile Records

Juvenile Delinquency in Davis, UT

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Davis County, juvenile delinquency issues are on the rise. There are many reasons for the rise in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Utah often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of crimes, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 1526 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Davis County. Of that total, 80% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 1222 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Davis County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Davis County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Davis County, UT

https://www.utah.gov/

County Seat:	Farmington
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Hutchinson's Rule
Year Organized:	1850
Total Square Miles:	634
2019 Population:	347,637
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00

Davis County, UT Courts