Layton Arrest and Booking Records
Layton is the largest city in Davis County with a population of about 80,000. The Layton Police Department makes hundreds of arrests each year, and every arrest generates a booking report. People arrested in Layton are taken to the Davis County Jail at 800 W State St in Farmington for booking. The Layton Police Department keeps arrest records at its office at 425 N Wasatch Dr, Layton, UT 84041. You can call (801) 497-8300 for records help. The records office is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Layton Police Department Booking Reports
The Layton Police records division handles requests for arrest reports and other police documents. When Layton officers make an arrest, they write a report that details the circumstances. This arrest report is separate from the booking report created at the Davis County Jail. Both documents are public records that you can request.
To contact the Layton Police about a booking report, call (801) 497-8300 or visit the department at 425 N Wasatch Dr. The Layton Police contact page has additional phone numbers and email addresses. Staff can tell you what records are available and how to get copies.
| Department | Layton Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 425 N Wasatch Dr Layton, UT 84041 |
| Phone | (801) 497-8300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Note: The arrest report from Layton Police and the booking report from Davis County Jail are two different documents, so you may need to contact both agencies.
Davis County Jail Holds Layton Arrestees
Layton does not have its own city jail. Everyone arrested in Layton goes to the Davis County Jail in Farmington. The jail is at 800 W State St, Farmington, UT 84025. The main number is (801) 451-4100. This is where the actual booking takes place. Staff at the jail record the charges, take a photo, collect fingerprints, and assign a booking number.
The Davis County jail serves all cities in the county. Layton produces a large share of the bookings due to its size. The Davis County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and maintains the booking records. You can search for current inmates on the county website. The online search shows who is in custody right now, along with their charges and booking dates.
For people who have already been released, the online roster may not have their data. Contact the records division at (801) 451-4150 to ask about older booking reports from Layton arrests.
Requesting Records in Layton
Layton follows Utah's GRAMA law for all public records requests. You can submit a GRAMA request through Layton City to get arrest reports from the police department. For booking reports created at the Davis County Jail, you submit a separate request to the county.
When you file a GRAMA request in Layton, include these details:
- Full name of the person arrested
- Date of the arrest or a close range
- Case number if you have one
- Your contact information for the response
Under Utah Code 63G-2, the city must respond within 10 business days. Most Layton booking reports are public and released without issues. Parts that contain medical data, juvenile information, or other protected details may be blacked out. Fees for copies are low and depend on the size of the request. Layton does not charge for the first 15 minutes of staff time in most cases.
How Layton Booking Reports Are Created
A Layton booking report starts with an arrest. An officer stops someone, makes an arrest, and transports the person to the Davis County Jail. At the jail, intake staff begin the booking process. They verify the person's identity using a driver's license, state ID, or other means. They record the person's full name, date of birth, home address, and physical traits.
Next comes the booking photo and fingerprints. The fingerprints go to the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification for matching. Staff enter all charges into the system. They note that the arresting agency was the Layton Police Department. A bail or bond amount is set based on the charges and any existing warrants. The person gets a booking number that tracks them through the Davis County system.
The whole process takes one to three hours. At the end, a complete booking report exists in the Davis County database. This report is tied to the Layton arrest and becomes a permanent record.
Note: Layton booking reports are stored in the Davis County system, so searching the county database is the best way to find them.
State Resources for Layton Records
Layton arrest data flows into state databases managed by the Bureau of Criminal Identification. The BCI criminal records search includes arrest data from Layton and every other city in Utah. A BCI check gives you a broader picture than a single city or county search.
The Utah Department of Corrections offender search covers people who move from the Davis County Jail to state prison. The statewide warrant search shows active warrants from Layton and all other jurisdictions in the state.
If someone wants to clear a Layton booking report from their record, the BCI expungement page explains the process. Not all records qualify, but dismissed cases and certain older offenses may be eligible for sealing.
Davis County Booking Records
Layton is located in Davis County. All Layton arrests are processed at the Davis County Jail in Farmington. For more about the county jail, online inmate search tools, fee schedules, and related records, visit the Davis County booking reports page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Several cities near Layton also send their arrestees to the Davis County Jail. Pick a city below to learn about booking reports in that area.