Clearfield Arrest and DUI Records
Clearfield DUI records are public documents created by law enforcement, courts, and state agencies in Davis County. The city is home to about 32,000 residents and sits near the Davis-Weber County line in northern Utah. DUI arrests made by the Clearfield Police Department are processed through the 2nd District Court in Farmington. These DUI records include police arrest reports, criminal charge filings, court dispositions, and license action records maintained by the Utah Driver License Division. This page explains where to find and request DUI records tied to Clearfield.
Clearfield Quick Facts
Clearfield DUI Records
Clearfield DUI records are generated each time a DUI arrest takes place within city limits. The Clearfield Police Department handles most in-city DUI enforcement. The city sits near I-15 and Highway 89, both of which see Utah Highway Patrol activity as well. Each DUI arrest produces a police report that details the circumstances of the stop, any field sobriety tests the officer conducted, and the results of breath or blood testing.
After charges are filed, the case enters the 2nd District Court system in Farmington, Davis County. The court record includes the criminal complaint, bail records, plea filings, and the final disposition. The Utah Driver License Division maintains separate records of any license suspension or revocation tied to the DUI arrest. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation keeps statewide criminal history records that include DUI convictions from Clearfield and other Davis County cases.
Clearfield is close to the Davis-Weber County border. Some arrests near the city limits may be handled by Weber County agencies, in which case records would flow through the 2nd District Court in Ogden rather than Farmington. Confirm the arresting agency before searching to make sure you are looking in the right court jurisdiction.
An arrest record is not proof of a conviction. Always check the court record to confirm whether a Clearfield DUI case ended in a conviction, dismissal, or another outcome before drawing any conclusions.
Searching Clearfield DUI Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange portal at utcourts.gov/xchange is the main tool for finding Clearfield DUI court records. A $30 monthly subscription gives you search access. You can look up records by name or case number and pull up DUI case details including charges, hearing dates, and outcomes for defendants in the 2nd District Court that handled the Clearfield case.
People named in a case can use the free MyCase portal at mycase.utcourts.gov to access their own records at no cost. This portal does not provide access to cases where you are not a named party.
The Utah Driver License Division at dld.utah.gov/dui holds records of license actions connected to Clearfield DUI arrests. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation at bci.utah.gov provides statewide name-based criminal history checks for $15 per search. BCI is located at 3888 W 5400 S, Taylorsville, UT 84129, and can be reached at (801) 965-4445. BCI records include DUI convictions from all Utah courts, including the 2nd District Court in Farmington.
Davis County's NextRequest GRAMA portal at daviscountyut.nextrequest.com handles public records requests for county agency records, including the Davis County Sheriff. This is a separate system from the court records portal.
Clearfield Police and DUI Enforcement
The Clearfield Police Department handles DUI enforcement within city limits. Officers run traffic patrols and respond to impaired driving calls. Every DUI stop creates an incident report documenting what the officer observed, which sobriety tests were run, and what the results showed. Those reports are maintained by the department's records division and can be requested under GRAMA.
The Davis County Sheriff also operates in areas surrounding Clearfield, including unincorporated parts of Davis County near the city. The sheriff can be reached through daviscountyutah.gov/sheriff. Utah Highway Patrol covers I-15 and nearby state routes. DUI arrests by UHP officers near Clearfield enter the 2nd District Court in Farmington for Davis County cases.
Davis County GRAMA requests are submitted through the NextRequest system at daviscountyut.nextrequest.com. This system processes requests for records held by Davis County agencies. The Davis County Clerk is at 61 S Main Street, Farmington, UT 84025, and can be reached at (801) 451-3213. The Clearfield City website at clearfieldcity.org has contact information for police department records requests.
The Davis County NextRequest portal is shown below. This system is the main channel for submitting GRAMA requests for DUI records held by Davis County agencies that serve the Clearfield area.
The NextRequest portal accepts online GRAMA submissions for records held by the Davis County Sheriff and other county agencies with jurisdiction near Clearfield.
Clearfield Court Records for DUI Cases
DUI cases from Clearfield go through the 2nd District Court in Farmington. This court handles all Davis County criminal cases, from Class B misdemeanors through felonies. A first DUI charge in Clearfield is typically a Class B misdemeanor. Repeat DUI charges or cases involving bodily injury can be elevated to felonies in the same court system.
| Court | Second Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Location | Farmington Courthouse, Davis County |
| County Clerk | 61 S Main Street, Farmington, UT 84025 |
| Clerk Phone | (801) 451-3213 |
| Online Search | utcourts.gov/xchange |
Court records for Clearfield DUI cases include the criminal complaint, bond records, plea documents, sentencing orders, and any probation conditions imposed. These records are public under Utah law except for portions sealed by a judge. They can be viewed through the XChange portal or by visiting the 2nd District Court clerk's office in Farmington. The Utah Courts self-help page at utcourts.gov offers step-by-step guidance on accessing DUI court records in Utah.
Utah DUI Laws in Clearfield
Clearfield DUI arrests are governed by Utah state law. Utah has the strictest legal BAC limit in the country. Under Utah Code section 41-6a-502, driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .05 or above is a DUI offense. Most other states set the threshold at .08. Utah lowered the legal limit in 2018 and Clearfield DUI cases have followed the .05 standard since then.
Utah's metabolite DUI law under Utah Code section 41-6a-517 also applies in Clearfield. This law makes it illegal to drive with any measurable controlled substance metabolite in the bloodstream, regardless of whether the driver shows active signs of impairment. Blood test results from a Clearfield DUI stop can lead to a metabolite DUI charge even when impairment was not obvious to the officer at the time of the stop.
All drivers in Utah are subject to implied consent under Utah Code section 41-6a-520. Driving in Utah means you have already agreed to submit to a chemical test if a law enforcement officer suspects DUI. Refusing the test results in separate penalties that are tracked by the Driver License Division in addition to any criminal charges filed.
DUI sentencing guidelines under Utah Code section 41-6a-505 apply to all Clearfield cases. A first conviction carries a minimum $700 fine plus mandatory jail time. The court also requires an ignition interlock device for 18 months. Drivers under 21 face a 3-year IID period on a first offense. A second DUI conviction brings a 3-year IID term. Felony DUI requires 6 years with an IID. DUI auto homicide results in a 10-year IID requirement. Guilty and no-contest DUI pleas are final in Utah and cannot be held in abeyance.
License Actions and IID Requirements
A DUI arrest in Clearfield starts two separate legal processes. The criminal case goes through the 2nd District Court. The administrative license action runs through the Utah Driver License Division. They are independent. A driver can have their license suspended before the criminal case is resolved.
The DLD imposes administrative suspensions after a DUI arrest. Refusing a chemical test on a first offense brings an 18-month suspension. A subsequent refusal results in a 36-month suspension. A failed chemical test at or above .05 BAC triggers a suspension through the DLD's administrative process. All DLD action records are maintained at dld.utah.gov/dui.
Court-ordered ignition interlock device requirements follow a conviction. The DLD maintains a list of approved IID providers at dld.utah.gov/iid. Clearfield residents who are convicted of DUI must install the device before their license can be reinstated. Driving on a suspended license after a DUI conviction leads to additional criminal charges in Utah.
Requesting Clearfield DUI Records (GRAMA)
Utah's GRAMA law under Utah Code Title 63G Chapter 2 governs all public records requests made to city and county agencies. The Clearfield Police Department and Davis County agencies both must follow GRAMA when processing requests for DUI records.
For Clearfield Police Department records, contact the department's records office through the city website at clearfieldcity.org. Identify the request by incident date, name, or report number when possible. Police report fees are set by the agency under GRAMA fee schedules.
For Davis County agency records, including the county sheriff, use the NextRequest GRAMA portal at daviscountyut.nextrequest.com. The Davis County Clerk at (801) 451-3213 can also assist with county-level records requests. Court records are accessed through the 2nd District Court clerk in Farmington or through XChange. Statewide DUI conviction records are available from BCI at bci.utah.gov for $15 per name check.
Clearfield in Davis County
Clearfield is a Davis County city located in the northern part of the Salt Lake metro region. Davis County includes Layton, Bountiful, Kaysville, Farmington, and Centerville, all of which share the same 2nd District Court system for DUI cases. The county seat is Farmington, where the courthouse and county clerk's office are located.
Davis County DUI data is tracked as part of Utah's statewide criminal justice reporting. The Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice at ccjj.utah.gov publishes annual reports that include county-level DUI data. Utah recorded roughly 10,923 DUI arrests statewide in fiscal year 2025. Davis County enforcement activity contributes to that total each year. DUI highway safety data is also maintained by the Utah Department of Public Safety.
Nearby Davis County Cities
Other Davis County cities have DUI records that go through the same 2nd District Court and county system. Select a city below for more information about DUI records in that area.