Layton Court Docket Lookup
Layton is one of Davis County's largest cities, located along the Wasatch Front between Ogden and Salt Lake City. The Layton Justice Court handles traffic violations, Class B and Class C misdemeanors, infractions, and small claims cases filed within Layton. More serious matters go to the Second District Court in Farmington. This guide explains how to search Layton court docket records, review case filings, and access court information through official Utah channels.
Layton Quick Facts
Layton Justice Court and Second District Court
The Layton Justice Court is at 437 North Wasatch Drive, Layton, UT 84041. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at (801) 336-3480. The court processes traffic citations, Class B and C misdemeanors, infractions, and small claims disputes under the Second Judicial District.
Layton also falls under the jurisdiction of the Second District Court located in Farmington at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025, phone 801-447-3800. This court handles felony charges, major civil cases, domestic relations matters, and probate for Davis County residents, including those in Layton. If you received a felony citation or are involved in a district court matter, contact the Farmington court directly to confirm the correct filing location.
The Layton Police Department handles law enforcement within the city. Their records division is at 420 North Wasatch Drive and can be reached at (801) 497-8300. Police records such as incident reports and arrest records are separate from court case files and must be requested from the police department rather than the Justice Court.
Understanding which court has your case matters before you make any filings or payments. The Justice Court handles lower-level matters while the Second District Court in Farmington covers serious criminal and civil cases. When in doubt, contact both offices to confirm.
| Court | Layton Justice Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 437 North Wasatch Drive, Layton, UT 84041 |
| Phone | (801) 336-3480 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Second District Court | 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025 | (801) 447-3800 |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
Utah Courts maintains court forms and procedural guides online, shown in the resource image below, which covers how to file documents in Layton-area courts.
Official court forms for Layton cases are available at utcourts.gov/forms, including forms for traffic contests, small claims, and motions used in justice court proceedings.
Access Layton Court Docket Case Records
The Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange is the best online tool for searching Layton court docket records. XChange covers both the Layton Justice Court and the Second District Court in Davis County. You can search by name, case number, or citation number. Results include filing dates, charges, hearing dates, and case status for open and closed cases.
XChange is a paid service. Each search costs $0.35 as of July 1, 2025. Monthly accounts cost $40 for up to 500 searches. A one-time $10 guest account setup fee applies to first-time users. These fees changed on July 1, 2025. If you need several searches, the monthly plan is more cost-effective. XChange is accessible 24 hours a day from any internet-connected device.
If you prefer free options, the Utah Courts hearing calendar at utcourts.gov/cal shows scheduled hearings at no cost. The calendar updates daily and can be filtered by court location and date. It shows hearing types and times but does not include case details, charges, or document images. It is best used to confirm whether a hearing is scheduled rather than to research a case thoroughly.
- Party's full legal name
- Case number or citation number if known
- Approximate incident or filing date
- Photo ID for in-person clerk requests
- Payment for copy fees at the clerk's counter
Utah's GRAMA statute at le.utah.gov governs public access to Layton court records and other government documents held by the state and its agencies.
Layton Court Records, Public Access, and GRAMA
Layton court records are public under GRAMA, Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act. The law gives any person the right to request records from a government entity, including courts. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. If a request is denied, GRAMA provides an appeal process. The full text of GRAMA is at le.utah.gov.
Some records are not available to the general public. Juvenile court files are confidential. Expunged records no longer exist in the active system. Sealed case files, mental health evaluations, certain victim information, and records protected by court order are also restricted. If a case shows no results in XChange, it may be restricted rather than absent from the system.
Parties to a case can use the free MyCase portal at utcourts.gov/mycase to review their own documents. The portal requires account verification but does not charge per-search fees. This is the recommended option for defendants and plaintiffs who need to monitor their own case activity.
Note: In-person copy requests at the Layton Justice Court may require advance notice for older case files, as some documents may be stored off-site.
Layton Court Hearing Schedule
Scheduled hearings at the Layton Justice Court appear on the free Utah Courts public calendar at utcourts.gov/cal. You can search by court name, judge, or date range. The calendar updates every day and includes arraignments, pre-trial conferences, trials, sentencing, and small claims hearings. No account is required.
For hearings at the Second District Court in Farmington, use the same calendar and filter for the Davis County Second District location. If you have questions about a specific hearing or need to confirm a scheduled time, call the Layton Justice Court at (801) 336-3480 or the Second District Court at (801) 447-3800 depending on your case type.
Davis County Court Docket Records
Layton is located in Davis County. Felony criminal cases and major civil matters for Layton residents are filed at the Second District Court in Davis County, located in Farmington. Davis County court records are searchable through XChange using the same statewide portal used for the Layton Justice Court. Both courts operate under the Second Judicial District.
Nearby Utah Cities
Other nearby Utah cities have their own justice courts and use the same statewide court docket systems.