Search Clearfield Arrest Records
Clearfield 72 hour booking records are available through the Davis County Jail system. Clearfield is located in Davis County near Hill Air Force Base, which shapes the community and the types of calls police handle. When someone is arrested in Clearfield, they are booked at the Davis County Jail. You can search for recent Clearfield bookings by checking the county inmate roster. This page explains how to find 72 hour booking data, what each record contains, and where to request copies of arrest documents from Clearfield.
Clearfield Quick Facts
Clearfield Police and Bookings
The Clearfield City Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. Officers patrol the streets, respond to calls, and make arrests. Clearfield sits next to Hill Air Force Base, so the city sees a mix of residential and military community activity. The police department deals with everything from traffic stops to more serious crimes.
Clearfield does not have its own jail. Every arrest made by Clearfield police results in the person being transported to the Davis County Jail in Farmington. There, the Davis County Sheriff's staff complete the booking process. They log the person's details, take prints, and record the charges. All of this becomes part of the 72 hour booking record.
The Clearfield police create the initial arrest report. This report describes the events that led to the arrest and lists the charges. It is kept by the Clearfield police records office. The jail booking record is separate and held by Davis County.
Finding Clearfield 72 Hour Booking Data
The fastest way to find a recent Clearfield booking is through the Davis County inmate roster. The Davis County Sheriff's Office posts the roster on its website. The roster lists everyone currently held at the jail. Each entry shows the person's name, age, gender, booking date, arresting agency, housing location, and charges with statute numbers.
To find a Clearfield arrest on the roster, look at the agency column. It will say Clearfield Police or a similar label. This tells you the arrest was made by Clearfield officers. The charges column shows each offense and the Utah code section it falls under.
Davis County does not post booking photos on the online roster. Photos are only available through a records request. The Davis County government portal at daviscountyutah.gov/sheriff has details on how to view the current roster and contact the sheriff's office.
The screenshot below shows the Davis County government portal where you can access the inmate roster and find Clearfield booking data.
Check the roster daily for the most current results. Older entries may not appear once a person is released or transferred.
Clearfield Booking Record Requests
You have the right to request booking records under Utah's GRAMA law. GRAMA stands for the Government Records Access and Management Act. It gives the public access to most government records, including arrest and booking data. The full statute text is available at le.utah.gov.
For Clearfield arrests, you can file a records request with two agencies. The Clearfield Police records office provides the arrest report and related documents. The Davis County Sheriff's Office provides the jail booking record. Davis County charges about $5 for reports and about $10 for booking photos. Include the person's full name, date of arrest, and what documents you need when you file your request.
Note: Response times vary, but most GRAMA requests are processed within five to ten business days.
Court Records After Booking
Once a person is booked at the Davis County Jail for a Clearfield arrest, their case goes to court. The Clearfield City Justice Court handles misdemeanor cases and infractions from within the city. Felony cases go to the Davis County District Court instead.
A person booked into the jail typically appears before a judge within 72 hours. This first hearing covers the charges, bail, and conditions of release. The court keeps records of every hearing, filing, and outcome. You can search for these court records through the Utah Courts portal. Court records are separate from the booking record but are linked by the same case.
Statewide Arrest Record Tools
Several Utah state agencies maintain records that may include Clearfield booking data. The Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) keeps criminal history files for the whole state. BCI operates under the Department of Public Safety. A background check through BCI would show any past Clearfield arrests on file.
The Utah Department of Corrections tracks people sentenced to prison or probation. If a Clearfield arrest leads to a state sentence, the corrections system will have that person's record. These state resources go beyond the 72 hour window and give a broader view of someone's criminal history in Utah.
Note: BCI background checks may take several days and may require a processing fee.
Hill Air Force Base and Clearfield Arrests
Hill Air Force Base is a major presence in Clearfield. The base employs thousands of people and draws military families to the area. This adds to the population and the volume of calls Clearfield police handle. Traffic on base access roads, off-base housing disputes, and other incidents keep the department active.
Arrests made by Clearfield police near or around Hill Air Force Base follow the same booking process as any other arrest in the city. The person goes to the Davis County Jail. However, crimes that occur on base property fall under federal jurisdiction, not local. Those are handled by base security forces and the federal court system, not the Clearfield Police or the Davis County Jail. The 72 hour booking records at the county level only cover arrests made by Clearfield city officers and Davis County deputies off base grounds.
Davis County Booking Records
Clearfield is part of Davis County, and all Clearfield arrests are booked at the Davis County Jail. For more on how Davis County processes bookings and how to access the full county roster, visit the Davis County booking page.
Nearby Utah Cities
These cities near Clearfield also book arrests through county jail systems. Select a city to learn about its booking records.