Court Dockets in Davis County
Davis County court docket records are filed and maintained at the 2nd District Court in Farmington, Utah. Davis County is one of the most densely populated counties in Utah, sitting between Salt Lake County to the south and Weber County to the north. The Second Judicial District handles a high volume of civil and criminal filings each year. Residents, attorneys, and researchers can access the Davis County court docket online, at the courthouse in Farmington, or through Utah state tools. This guide explains the courts, access methods, public records, and copy fees.
Davis County Quick Facts
Davis County District Court
The 2nd District Court in Farmington is the main trial court for Davis County. Seven judges currently serve this division: the Honorable Rita M. Cornish, the Honorable David J. Williams, the Honorable Michael S. Edwards, the Honorable Michael D. DiReda, the Honorable Jennifer L. Valencia, the Honorable Blaine Rawson, and the Honorable Ronald G. Russell. The court handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes, domestic relations, probate, and guardianship matters.
| Court | 2nd District Court - Farmington |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025 |
| Mailing | PO Box 769, Farmington, UT 84025 |
| Phone | 801-447-3800 |
| Fax | 801-447-3881 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The Davis County 2nd District Court does not accept walk-ins without an appointment for certain services. Wireless internet access is available at the Farmington courthouse for attorneys and members of the public who need to work during a wait. The court clerk's office manages filings, records requests, certified copies, and fee payments.
Copy fees at Davis County courts are $0.25 per page for standard photocopies. Certified copies cost $2.00 per certification. Staff research time is billed at $20.00 per hour, though the first 15 minutes are provided free of charge. If your records request requires staff to pull and review multiple files, keep these rates in mind when planning your request.
The Second District Court in Farmington overview from Stone River Law provides helpful background on how the court operates and what to expect when attending a hearing in Davis County.
The Second District Court at 800 West State Street in Farmington is where all Davis County court docket entries originate and where you can review public case files and request certified copies.
The 2nd District also covers Morgan and Weber counties. Cases filed in Davis County stay in Farmington unless a change of venue is ordered. With seven sitting judges, the Davis County court docket handles one of the largest case loads in the Utah court system outside of Salt Lake County.
Searching Davis County Court Dockets
The main online tool for Davis County court docket searches is XChange, the Utah State Courts case access platform. Single searches cost $0.35. A monthly subscription is $30 for Davis County users, and an annual subscription is available for $240. Document downloads are $1 per file as of July 2025. These prices reflect the XChange fee schedule for the Second District.
XChange returns full docket sheets showing all filings, motions, hearing dates, judge assignments, and dispositions for Davis County cases. You can search by case number, party name, or attorney. Results cover both civil and criminal cases filed in Farmington. The system is updated regularly as new filings and rulings are entered by the court clerk.
Free access terminals at the Second District Court in Farmington allow walk-in users to search XChange at no cost during court hours. This is the best option if you only need one or two searches and prefer not to create an XChange account. The free terminals are located inside the courthouse and are available to the public during regular business hours.
Case parties in active Davis County cases can use MyCase at no charge. MyCase provides access to case documents, hearing schedules, and sends automatic notifications when new filings occur. You must verify your identity to activate MyCase access. This is particularly useful for Davis County residents tracking ongoing civil or criminal cases without traveling to Farmington for every update.
The Utah Courts also maintain general guidance for XChange users at their online portal. The state system is the same platform used by attorneys across Utah to monitor dockets daily.
The Utah State Courts resource for online record access shows exactly what XChange covers and how documents are structured in the system.
MyCase gives Davis County case parties free access to documents and hearing schedules without needing to pay for an XChange subscription or visit the Farmington courthouse.
Note: XChange subscriptions for the Second District Court serving Davis County are priced at $30 per month or $240 per year, which differs from the standard statewide rate for some other districts.
Davis County Justice Court
The Davis County Justice Court operates at the same Farmington address as the district court. It handles Class B and C misdemeanors, infractions, and small claims cases within Davis County's jurisdiction.
| Court | Davis County Justice Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025 |
| Phone | 801-451-4412 |
The justice court is a separate division from the 2nd District Court. Its docket covers lower-level offenses throughout the county. Traffic citations, minor criminal matters, and small claims suits all go through the justice court. If you are not sure whether your case belongs in the district court or the justice court, the clerk's office can clarify based on the charge type or claim amount.
The Davis County Clerk and Auditor's office handles non-court county records. It is at 61 South Main Street, Room 101, Farmington, UT 84025, and can be reached at (801) 451-3213. This office is separate from the court clerk and manages county government records, not case filings.
Court Docket Records in Davis County
Davis County court docket records are public documents under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA). The law gives any person the right to inspect court records free of charge. Written requests must be submitted to the court clerk, and a response is required within 10 business days. Copy fees and staff research time may be charged for large requests.
Public Davis County court docket records include civil case files, criminal case records after charges are filed, judgments and orders, docket sheets, hearing schedules, and final dispositions. These records reflect the official history of every case processed by the 2nd District Court in Farmington. With seven judges handling cases year-round, the docket is extensive.
Restricted records include juvenile court files, sealed cases, adoption records, mental health proceedings, and records identifying domestic violence victims. These restrictions apply across all Utah courts and are enforced by statute. A denial notice must cite the specific legal basis if your request is turned down.
Historical Davis County court records are available at the Utah State Archives at 346 South Rio Grande Street in Salt Lake City. The archives hold Utah court documents going back to the 1850s and are open for free in-person research. Older Davis County docket entries not stored at the Farmington courthouse can be found there.
You can search for active warrants across Utah, including Davis County, using the statewide Utah Warrant Search tool at secure.utah.gov/warrants.
Davis County Court Calendar
The free Utah Court Calendar shows upcoming hearings at Davis County courts and all other Utah district courts. No login is needed. The calendar displays hearings up to 30 days ahead. Use Ctrl+F in your browser to search by case number or party name quickly. Davis County's high case volume means the calendar has many entries, so using the search function is the most efficient approach.
The calendar updates as hearings are scheduled, moved, or cancelled. Use it to verify whether a specific Davis County case has an upcoming court date. For confirmed hearing times and courtroom assignments, contact the court clerk at 801-447-3800. The Utah Courts Self-Help Center is reachable at 888-683-0009 for procedural guidance. Free forms are available at utcourts.gov/forms for anyone representing themselves in a Davis County matter.
Cities in Davis County
Davis County includes many large communities along the Wasatch Front. All district court matters are filed at the 2nd District Court in Farmington.
Nearby Counties
Davis County borders Weber County to the north, Morgan County to the east, and Salt Lake County to the south. Each has its own district court and court docket records.