Access Bountiful Public Records
Bountiful public records are held by city and county offices in Davis County and are available to the public under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, or GRAMA. You can search Bountiful public records to find city council documents, police incident reports, court filings, and criminal background information. This guide explains which offices hold records, how to submit a request, and where to search online for Bountiful records.
Bountiful Quick Facts
Bountiful City Recorder Records
The Bountiful City Recorder is the official keeper of city documents. The office maintains City Council meeting minutes, city ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and board records. All GRAMA requests for city-level public records in Bountiful are processed through this office. Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or through the city's online contact form at the city website.
| Office | Bountiful City Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 790 South 100 East Bountiful, UT 84010 |
| Phone | (801) 298-6100 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | bountifulutah.gov |
City Council meeting agendas and minutes for Bountiful are often posted on the city's website after each meeting. If you need a recent document, check there first. For older records or materials not posted publicly, a formal GRAMA request is the right path. The Recorder must respond within 10 business days under Utah Code section 63G-2, letting you know if your request is approved, denied, or needs more time.
In-person review of Bountiful city records is free. Copies cost $0.25 per page for printed or digital formats. If your request requires significant staff time to compile, the city may charge an additional fee. Call (801) 298-6100 before submitting a large request to check on expected costs.
Bountiful City Records Online
The Bountiful city website provides current ordinances, meeting minutes, and instructions for submitting a GRAMA public records request to city departments.
Use the city site to browse recent Council minutes, find city codes, and locate the records request form for Bountiful public records.
Bountiful Police Department Records
The Bountiful Police Department maintains incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records for events handled by city officers. The Records Division handles public requests for police documents. You can submit a request in person, by mail, or by calling the department. Have the incident date and the names of the parties involved ready to help staff locate the right file.
| Office | Bountiful City Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 805 South 200 East Bountiful, UT 84010 |
| Phone | (801) 298-6000 |
| Hours | Records Division: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | bountifulutah.gov/police |
Incident and traffic accident reports are the most common requests handled by the Bountiful Police Records Division. Fees depend on report type. Call the department to confirm the current cost before sending your request. Records tied to active investigations, juvenile cases, or certain protected categories may be withheld or redacted under GRAMA rules.
Arrest records from Bountiful police go into the Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation statewide database. The local department only holds records for incidents its own officers handled. If you need records involving Davis County Sheriff deputies or another agency, contact that office directly.
Court Records in Bountiful
Bountiful is within the jurisdiction of the Second District Court, which serves Davis County. The court is based in Farmington. It handles felony criminal cases, civil matters, domestic cases, and probate filings. For misdemeanor offenses and city ordinance violations, Bountiful also has a city Justice Court.
| Office | Second District Court (Davis County) |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 West State Street Farmington, UT 84025 |
| Phone | (801) 447-3800 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
You can search Second District Court case records through the Utah Courts XChange system. XChange lets you look up cases by name or case number and view docket entries, hearing dates, and case status. Each online search costs $0.35, or $40 per month for unlimited use. Free public terminals are available at courthouse locations for those who prefer not to pay online. For copies of actual court documents, contact the court clerk directly. Certified copies cost more than plain copies.
Most Second District Court records are available to the public. Some case types, including sealed juvenile matters and protective order files, are restricted. Ask the clerk whether a specific case file is open before making the trip to the Farmington courthouse.
Criminal Background Records
Statewide background checks in Utah are handled by the Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation, reachable at (801) 965-4445. BCI maintains the Utah Criminal History database with arrest and conviction data from law enforcement agencies across the state, including Bountiful.
A name-based check costs $15. A fingerprint-based check, which is more thorough and often used for employment or professional licensing, costs $33.25. Fingerprints can be collected at participating law enforcement offices, including the Bountiful Police Department. BCI records cover Utah only. For federal criminal history, contact the FBI through its own process.
Note: BCI is the right source for a complete Utah criminal history check. Local police records alone will not show you the full statewide picture.
Vital Records and State Resources
Birth and death records for Bountiful residents are kept by the Utah Office of Vital Records at the state level. Order certified copies online through the SILVER system. Birth certificates cost $18 and death certificates cost $16. The city recorder does not hold these records.
Older and historical government documents are stored at the Utah State Archives in Salt Lake City. The Archives holds materials from state agencies, counties, and cities going back to Utah's territorial period. Call (801) 531-3847 or visit the website to get help locating older Bountiful or Davis County records. Walk-in research is available, and online finding aids can help you plan your visit.
The Utah GRAMA statutes page sets out the rules all government offices must follow when handling public records requests, including Bountiful city departments and Davis County agencies.
GRAMA gives every person the right to inspect and copy most government records. Bountiful and Davis County offices must follow these rules each time they receive a public records request.
Legal Help in Bountiful
If a Bountiful city office or Davis County agency denies your records request, you can appeal. Start with an appeal to the agency's chief administrative officer. If that doesn't work, you can take the matter to the State Records Committee, which can hold a hearing and order records released. The full process is described in Utah Code section 63G-2.
Utah Legal Services offers free legal help to qualifying residents. The Utah State Bar lawyer referral line is at (801) 531-9077 for those who need paid advice on a GRAMA matter or records dispute.
Davis County Public Records
Bountiful is located in Davis County. The county holds its own public records separate from city files. These include property records, county court filings, county commission minutes, and records from county agencies. Visit the Davis County page for a full guide to county-level public records.
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