Layton DUI Records
Layton DUI records are held by the Layton City Police Department, Davis County, and the Utah court system. Layton is the largest city in Davis County with about 80,000 residents. It sits near Hill Air Force Base along the Wasatch Front. DUI arrests made by Layton City Police are processed through Davis County, and the resulting cases go before the 2nd District Court in Farmington. This guide walks through how to find and request Layton DUI records from each of these sources.
Layton Quick Facts
Layton DUI Records Overview
DUI records in Layton originate at the city police level and move through the Davis County system. When the Layton City Police Department arrests a driver for DUI, the officer creates an incident report and submits it for prosecution. Davis County processes the arrest and booking. The 2nd District Court in Farmington handles the court case and creates the official court record.
Layton's position along Interstate 15 and its dense residential areas make DUI enforcement a consistent focus for Layton City Police. The department patrols major corridors and uses sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols to identify impaired drivers. Utah's statewide DUI arrest rate for fiscal year 2025 was about 31.1 arrests per 10,000 people, and Davis County cities like Layton account for a meaningful portion of those numbers.
Each Layton DUI arrest generates at least three separate records: a police incident report, a jail booking record at Davis County, and a court case file at the 2nd District Court. License action records are kept separately by the Utah Driver License Division. Finding a complete picture of a Layton DUI case may require checking each of these systems.
Note: Not every arrest results in a conviction. Search results from any system will reflect the outcome of the case, including dismissals.
Searching Layton DUI Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange portal at utcourts.gov/xchange is the main online tool for Layton DUI court records. XChange covers all Utah district courts, including the 2nd District in Farmington. Monthly access costs $30. Individual case searches cost $0.15 to $0.35, and document copies are $0.50 to $1.00 each. You can search by the defendant's full name or by case number.
Parties to a Layton DUI case can use the free MyCase portal at mycase.utcourts.gov. This portal is available at no cost to defendants, attorneys of record, and other case parties. MyCase shows filings, hearing dates, and basic case status. For questions, email selfhelp@utcourts.gov or text 801-742-1898.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov offers name-based criminal history checks. A standard name check costs $15. BCI records include DUI convictions but may not show pending cases. The Utah DLD at dld.utah.gov/dui tracks license suspensions separately. Checking both BCI and DLD gives a fuller picture of a Layton DUI record than either alone.
Layton City Police and DUI Enforcement
Layton City Police is the primary law enforcement agency for DUI arrests within Layton city limits. The department handles everything from initial traffic stops to field sobriety testing, breathalyzer administration, and arrest processing. Utah law sets the DUI threshold at .05 BAC under Utah Code § 41-6a-502. This is the lowest legal limit in the United States.
Officers may also arrest for DUI under Utah's metabolite law at Utah Code § 41-6a-517, which prohibits driving with any detectable controlled substance metabolite in the body. Impairment can be charged even below .05 BAC if the officer documents signs of impairment. Davis County Sheriff at daviscountyutah.gov/sheriff may assist on highway patrol cases within Davis County boundaries.
Details about Layton City services and public records can be found at laytoncity.org.
Note: The Davis County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in unincorporated parts of Davis County. Layton City Police handle arrests within Layton city limits.
Court Records for Layton DUI Cases
Layton DUI cases are prosecuted in the 2nd District Court, located at the Farmington courthouse. The Davis County Clerk's office is at 61 S Main Street, PO Box 618, Farmington, UT 84025, and can be reached at (801) 451-3213. The 2nd District Court handles all felony and misdemeanor DUI charges arising from Layton and other Davis County cities.
Court records for Layton DUI cases include the criminal complaint, all motions, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and probation conditions. If the case went to trial, all trial-related records are also on file. The court record is the official legal record of the DUI case and is separate from the police report. XChange is the best way to access 2nd District Court records remotely.
In-person access to Layton DUI court records is available through the Davis County District Court clerk. You can request documents at the window and receive same-day copies in most cases. Fees follow the state fee schedule. The Utah Courts self-help page at utcourts.gov has guides on how to navigate the process.
Utah DUI Laws as Applied in Layton
Layton drivers face the same Utah DUI statutes as everyone else in the state. The .05 BAC limit at Utah Code § 41-6a-502 applies on all public roads in Layton. A first DUI conviction carries a minimum fine of $700 plus court costs. Mandatory jail time or community service applies. Sentencing details are set out in Utah Code § 41-6a-505.
Utah treats DUI as a strict liability crime. Intent is not an element the state needs to prove. The prosecution only needs to show the driver was operating a vehicle with a BAC at or above .05, or while impaired by any substance. A guilty or no-contest plea to a DUI charge in Layton cannot be held in abeyance. There is no deferred sentencing option for DUI in Utah.
A second DUI within ten years is a class A misdemeanor. Three or more DUIs in ten years is a third-degree felony. The Utah 24/7 Sobriety Program is an option for some repeat DUI offenders in Davis County as an alternative to jail. The program requires twice-daily testing and close supervision by law enforcement.
License Actions for Layton DUI Arrests
A Layton DUI arrest starts an administrative process with the Utah Driver License Division that runs separate from the criminal case. The DLD must receive a report of the arrest within five workdays. After a first DUI conviction, the driver faces a 120-day license suspension. Refusing a breath or blood test invokes Utah's implied consent law at Utah Code § 41-6a-520 and triggers an automatic 18-month suspension for a first refusal.
Ignition interlock devices are required after most Layton DUI convictions. A first offense requires 18 months of IID installation. Drivers under 21 face a three-year IID requirement on a first offense. Second offenses require three years of IID use. Felony DUI convictions carry a six-year IID term. The Utah DLD lists approved IID providers at dld.utah.gov/iid. The IID requirement begins when driving privileges are restored, not at the time of conviction.
How to Request Layton DUI Records
There are three main channels for requesting Layton DUI records. Each channel handles different types of records, and most requests require a separate submission to the appropriate agency.
For Layton City Police reports and incident files, submit a GRAMA request to Layton City. Layton City's records department is reached through laytoncity.org. Utah's GRAMA law at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2 requires a 10-business-day response. Standard copy rates are $0.25 per page. Staff time charges apply after the first 15 free minutes, capped at the salary rate of the lowest-paid employee who can fulfill the request.
Davis County maintains its own GRAMA portal using the NextRequest platform at daviscountyut.nextrequest.com. This is the right channel for Davis County jail records, sheriff's office files, and county-level DUI booking data. The Davis County Clerk is at 61 S Main Street, Farmington, at (801) 451-3213.
The Davis County NextRequest portal handles public records requests for county-level Layton DUI records including booking and jail data.
Note: Court records from the 2nd District Court require a separate request through XChange or the court clerk, not through the city or county GRAMA portals.
Layton in Davis County
Layton is the largest city in Davis County and a hub for the northern Wasatch Front. The city shares DUI record infrastructure with neighboring Davis County cities including Bountiful, Kaysville, and Clearfield. All of these cities feed into the 2nd District Court in Farmington. For a broader look at how Davis County handles DUI records, court access, and public requests, visit the county records page.
Statewide DUI statistics are published by the Utah Criminal Justice Commission at ccjj.utah.gov. Utah highway safety data is available at highwaysafety.utah.gov.
Nearby Cities in Davis County
Other Davis County cities send DUI cases to the same 2nd District Court. Select a nearby city to learn about DUI records in that area.