Bountiful Criminal Court Records
Bountiful criminal court records are filed and maintained through the Davis County court system and the Second Judicial District. Located just north of Salt Lake City, Bountiful is one of the most established cities in Davis County, with a population of roughly 45,000 residents. Cases range from misdemeanor traffic matters handled by the Bountiful Justice Court to felony charges processed at the district court level. You can search Bountiful criminal court records online, by phone, or in person using the tools and resources described on this page.
Bountiful Quick Facts
Where to Find Bountiful Criminal Court Records
Bountiful sits within the Second Judicial District of Utah. Felony cases and Class A misdemeanors are handled by the Davis County District Court. The Second District Courthouse in Farmington is the main courthouse for the district and holds court files for cases originating in Bountiful. For felony charges, criminal district court filings, and jury trial records tied to Bountiful, that courthouse is the primary source.
The Bountiful Justice Court handles Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims cases filed within Bountiful city limits. The court is located at 745 South Main Street, Bountiful, UT 84010. You can reach it by phone at (801) 298-6143. Court hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This court operates as a court not of record under Utah law, which means appeals from Bountiful Justice Court result in a trial de novo at the district court level.
| Court | Bountiful Justice Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 745 South Main Street, Bountiful, UT 84010 |
| Phone | (801) 298-6143 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov/courts |
Note: Sealed records, juvenile case files, and records tied to active investigations are not available through public search tools no matter which court handled the case.
How to Search Bountiful Criminal Court Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange system is the primary tool for searching Bountiful criminal court records online. XChange gives access to case summaries, party names, filing dates, charge descriptions, and hearing schedules for cases across all Utah district courts and many justice courts. You can access it at utcourts.gov/xchange. A subscription is needed for full access, but basic searches are available at no cost.
If you are a named party in a Bountiful case, the MyCase portal lets you view your own case documents, hearing dates, and account balances at no charge. MyCase is available 24 hours a day. It does not give access to another person's case files, so members of the public who are not parties to a case must use XChange or visit the courthouse in person.
In-person searches are available at the District Court Clerk office. Staff can pull case files by name or case number and provide plain or certified copies. Call ahead to confirm what identification and fees are required before making the trip.
Bountiful Justice Court Criminal Records
The Bountiful Justice Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal cases and local ordinance violations that occur within Bountiful city limits. The court handles Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and small claims disputes. Cases that come before this court include minor drug possession charges, disorderly conduct, and traffic-related misdemeanors. The court cannot handle felony charges. Those cases move directly to the Second District Court.
The Bountiful Police Department and court information page at bountifulutah.gov provides contact details and resources for Bountiful court matters.
Court records from the Bountiful Justice Court are accessible through the Utah Courts XChange system. Public access terminals at the courthouse allow free case record inspection for anyone who wants to look up a case without subscribing. Online payment for court fines and fees is available through the Utah Courts e-payments portal at utcourts.gov/epayments when you have your case number or citation number available.
Note: Appeals from the Bountiful Justice Court must be filed within 28 days of sentencing and are heard at the Second District Court as a trial de novo, meaning the case starts fresh with no deference given to the justice court ruling.
Bountiful Police Records and Arrest Reports
The Bountiful Police Department records division is located at 805 South Main Street, Bountiful, UT 84010. The non-emergency line is (801) 298-6000. The records window is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The division maintains arrest records, incident reports, and traffic accident reports that are public under Utah's GRAMA law. Records requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or online. Police reports cost $10 per copy.
The Bountiful Police Department page at bountifulutah.gov/pd lists department contacts, services, and the records request process.
The records division has three part-time and two full-time staff members, including a supervisor who oversees compliance with state system requirements for driver license, vehicle registration, and criminal history record access. School Resource Officers are assigned full-time to Bountiful High School and Viewmont High School. They handle security, juvenile problems, and criminal activity that occurs on school grounds.
Arrest records from SLCPD or Bountiful PD show the date and nature of an arrest. They do not include court outcomes or case dispositions. For those details, use XChange or visit the District Court Clerk.
GRAMA Records Requests in Bountiful
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act is found at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2. GRAMA gives the public the right to request government records, including Bountiful criminal court records, police reports, and city administrative documents. Every government agency in Utah must follow GRAMA, including the Bountiful Police Department and city offices.
To request records under GRAMA, you must submit your request to the agency that holds the records. Court records go through the court clerk. Police records go through the Bountiful Police Department records division. City administrative records go through the City Recorder. Agencies have 10 business days to respond to standard requests and 5 business days for requests from media. The first 15 minutes of staff search time is typically free. Additional time is billed at $20 per hour in many cases.
The West Bountiful GRAMA portal at wbcityut.gov/grama offers an example of how nearby Davis County cities handle public records requests and can serve as a reference for the process.
West Bountiful is a neighboring city and processes GRAMA requests through its own records division. Police GRAMA requests go to records@wbcityut.gov, and general public records requests go to Recorder@wbcityut.gov. While this portal is for West Bountiful, it illustrates the type of process Bountiful and other Davis County cities follow under state GRAMA rules.
Note: Records that are part of an active investigation, sealed by court order, or protected by statute may be withheld or partially redacted even when a proper GRAMA request is filed.
BCI Statewide Criminal Records for Bountiful Residents
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide criminal history database that covers all criminal cases filed across Utah, including Bountiful criminal court records. The BCI report is the most complete source for a person's full Utah criminal history because it draws from all jurisdictions statewide, not just Bountiful. Contact BCI at bci.utah.gov/criminal-records or by phone at 801-965-4445.
As of July 2025, BCI charges a $20 fee per individual criminal history report. Reports include felony convictions, misdemeanor convictions, dismissed cases, and other court dispositions from courts across Utah. Bountiful residents can request a report by mail or in person at the BCI office. The report covers the person's entire Utah record, not just cases filed in Bountiful or Davis County.
The Utah Department of Corrections maintains a separate offender search tool at corrections.utah.gov for individuals currently incarcerated or under supervision statewide.
Expungement of Bountiful Criminal Court Records
Utah's Clean Slate law allows for automatic expungement of qualifying criminal records after a waiting period, provided the person has no new convictions. Not every offense qualifies. More serious charges require a manual petition filed through the court where the case was heard. Learn more about eligibility at cleanslateutah.org.
For records that do not qualify under the automatic Clean Slate process, Bountiful residents can petition the court directly. The BCI issues a certificate of eligibility before any petition can be filed. Visit bci.utah.gov/expungements to review eligibility rules and start the process. Once expungement is granted, the Bountiful criminal court records tied to that case are sealed and removed from public view. They no longer appear in XChange searches or on BCI reports issued to the general public.
Davis County Criminal Court Records
Bountiful is located in Davis County and falls under the Second Judicial District. All district court criminal cases filed for Bountiful residents are part of the broader Davis County court system. For county-wide court information, courthouse locations, and resources covering all cities in Davis County, visit the Davis County criminal court records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Cities near Bountiful share the Second Judicial District and Davis County court system. Select a city below to find its criminal court records resources.