Bountiful Civil Court Records
Bountiful civil court records are maintained through the Second District Court in Davis County. Bountiful is the largest city in Davis County and sits just north of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Civil case records from Bountiful include lawsuits, judgments, probate filings, small claims cases, and other civil matters filed at the district court or the Bountiful Justice Court. This guide explains the courts that serve Bountiful, how to find and access civil case records online and in person, and what to expect when requesting documents under Utah law.
Bountiful Quick Facts
Second District Court Bountiful Civil Case Records
The Second Judicial District Court maintains a branch location in Bountiful that serves Davis County residents with civil court filings. The Bountiful branch of the Second District Court is located at 805 South Main Street in Bountiful, and can be reached at (801) 447-3820. This courthouse handles civil case filings from Bountiful and the surrounding Davis County area, including general civil lawsuits, property disputes, contract matters, family law cases, and probate proceedings. Having a local courthouse in Bountiful means residents do not always need to travel to the main Second District location in Farmington.
The Second District Court serves all of Davis County. Bountiful, as the county's largest city, generates a significant share of the civil case filings processed by this court. Court hours at the Bountiful branch are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. General information about all Utah courts, including the Second District, is available at Utah Courts.
Residents in Bountiful can visit the Second District Court branch at 805 South Main Street to review civil case records in person at no charge. Public access terminals at the courthouse allow free searches of civil dockets and case files during regular business hours.
Bountiful Justice Court Civil Records
Bountiful operates its own Justice Court for municipal-level civil and criminal matters. The Bountiful Justice Court is located at 745 South Main Street in Bountiful and can be reached at (801) 298-6143. The court handles small claims cases, traffic violations, misdemeanor offenses, and city ordinance violations. Small claims cases at the Justice Court cover disputes up to $11,000 and are resolved faster and with fewer procedural requirements than civil cases filed at the district court level.
If you need records from the Bountiful Justice Court, contacting the court with a case number or party name is the fastest way to start. Cases appealed from the Justice Court or those that exceed its dollar limit move to the Second District Court. Justice Court records for Bountiful are kept separately from district court civil filings, so knowing which court handled a matter saves time when searching.
Note: Small claims judgments entered at the Bountiful Justice Court become public records and can be located through XChange after they are processed and entered into the court system.
How to Search Bountiful Civil Court Records
Bountiful civil court records are searchable online through the Utah court system's XChange portal. XChange is the official case management system for all Utah district courts and covers civil case records from the Second District Court serving Bountiful. You can search by party name or case number to find civil docket entries, filing dates, judgments, and court orders. The XChange portal is available through XChange on the Utah Courts website.
As of July 1, 2025, XChange subscriptions cost $40 per month or $240 per year. Individual searches are $0.35 each, and viewing a document costs $1.00. These fees apply to remote online access. Bountiful residents who prefer not to pay for a subscription can use free public terminals at the Second District Court branch at 805 South Main Street. The Utah State Law Library in Salt Lake City also offers a free terminal and can be reached at (801) 238-7990.
Bountiful Civil Filings and Public Record Access
The Second District Court and Bountiful Justice Court maintain a wide range of civil records that are open to public inspection. Most civil records are publicly available unless a judge has ordered them sealed or a state law restricts access. Bountiful civil court records that are generally accessible to the public include the following types of documents and case files:
- Civil complaints, summons, and answers
- Small claims filings and judgments
- Probate petitions and estate documents
- Family law orders and divorce decrees
- Contract and property dispute case records
- Judgment liens, writs, and orders of execution
Accessible information includes party names, case numbers, filing dates, docket entries, and final court orders. Records that are not available to the public include juvenile case files, adoption proceedings, sealed cases, and documents containing Social Security numbers or financial account details. These restrictions apply to all Bountiful civil court records regardless of the case type or when it was filed.
To obtain certified copies of Bountiful civil court records, submit a written request to the clerk at the Second District Court branch on South Main Street. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certified copies range from $4 to $8 each. Free in-person inspection of records requires no prior written request.
GRAMA Requests for Bountiful Court Records
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act sets the rules for requesting public records from agencies in Bountiful. Under Utah Code Section 63G-2-201, civil court records are presumptively public and must be made available upon request. Any person may inspect public records at no cost. Written requests are needed when you want copies sent to you, certified documents, or records delivered electronically.
Agencies must respond to GRAMA requests within 10 business days. Copy fees are $0.25 per page for standard copies. If a request is denied, you have 30 days to file an appeal. For civil court records from Bountiful cases, the Second District Court clerk at the Bountiful branch handles requests. Bountiful city department records and police records are handled separately through the city's records officer. Older historical records for the Davis County area are available through the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov.
Note: GRAMA applies to government agencies. The court clerk is the correct contact for civil court records, while city departments handle records not held by the courts.
Legal Resources for Bountiful Residents
Bountiful residents who need help with civil court matters have access to several free and low-cost resources. The Utah Courts website at utcourts.gov provides self-help guides, court forms, and plain-language instructions for civil cases. These materials are free and cover small claims, family law, landlord-tenant disputes, and other common civil matters heard at the Second District Court.
Utah Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to qualifying Davis County residents, including those in Bountiful. Income guidelines apply. Services can include legal advice, help preparing documents, and representation in civil court proceedings in some cases. Their website explains how to apply and what civil case types they assist with.
The Utah State Bar's lawyer referral service connects Bountiful residents with licensed civil attorneys. Whether you are dealing with a civil judgment, a property dispute, or a probate matter at the Second District Court in Bountiful, speaking with an attorney before your court date can help you understand the process and your rights. Davis County residents have access to attorneys who regularly practice in the Second District Court and are familiar with local civil case procedures.
Davis County Civil Court Records
Bountiful is the largest city in Davis County. All district court civil filings for Bountiful are part of the broader Davis County court system. For a full overview of civil court records across Davis County, including court locations, access details, and county-wide resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Utah Cities
These nearby cities also have civil court records resources through the Second District Court and other Utah courts.