Davis County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Davis County, Iowa; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Davis County public records: common questions
Where to search Davis County records
Davis County, Iowa court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with official county government portal and court-hours information.
- Court casesofficial county government portal and court-hours information
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- Statewide recordsUse the Iowa state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- The Davis County Courthouse is at 100 Courthouse Square, Bloomfield, Iowa 52537.
- The Sheriff’s Department lists 641-664-2385 as its phone number and sheriff@daviscountyiowa.org as its email.
- The official sheriff page identifies Zachary Dunlavy as sheriff and James Johnson as chief deputy.
- The Sheriff’s Department lists jail supervisor Sylvia Wagler among its jail staff.
- The sheriff page lists incident reports and accident reports at $4 each, with in-person pickup or fax after payment.
- The Iowa Judicial Branch guide places Davis County in Iowa’s Eighth Judicial District.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | official county government portal and court-hours information | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | county sheriff, jail staff, reports, and law-enforcement records information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | official Iowa Judicial Branch court-system and judicial-district guide | County or local | Open source |
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This Davis County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Davis County has 9,230 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 19-051
- Population
- 9,230 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Davis County Courthouse is at 100 Courthouse Square, Bloomfield, Iowa 52537.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff’s Department lists 641-664-2385 as its phone number and sheriff@daviscountyiowa.org as its email.
- Local detail
- The official sheriff page identifies Zachary Dunlavy as sheriff and James Johnson as chief deputy.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff’s Department lists jail supervisor Sylvia Wagler among its jail staff.
- Local detail
- The sheriff page lists incident reports and accident reports at $4 each, with in-person pickup or fax after payment.
- Local detail
- The Iowa Judicial Branch guide places Davis County in Iowa’s Eighth Judicial District.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Davis County Courthouse is at 100 Courthouse Square, Bloomfield, Iowa 52537.
- Local detail: The Sheriff’s Department lists 641-664-2385 as its phone number and sheriff@daviscountyiowa.org as its email.
- Local detail: The official sheriff page identifies Zachary Dunlavy as sheriff and James Johnson as chief deputy.
How do I contact the Davis County Sheriff’s Department?
For Davis County, start with official county government portal and court-hours information and county sheriff, jail staff, reports, and law-enforcement records information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Davis County Sheriff’s Department depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page lists report fees and personnel but does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, or jail-capacity figure.
How can I request a Davis County incident or accident report?
For Davis County, start with official county government portal and court-hours information and county sheriff, jail staff, reports, and law-enforcement records information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request a Davis County incident or accident report depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page lists report fees and personnel but does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, or jail-capacity figure.
Where can I find Davis County jail or custody information?
For Davis County, start with official county government portal and court-hours information and county sheriff, jail staff, reports, and law-enforcement records information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I find Davis County jail or custody information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page lists report fees and personnel but does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, or jail-capacity figure.
Which judicial district handles Davis County cases?
For Davis County, start with official county government portal and court-hours information and county sheriff, jail staff, reports, and law-enforcement records information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which judicial district handles Davis County cases depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page lists report fees and personnel but does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, or jail-capacity figure.
How do I contact the Davis County Clerk of Court?
For Davis County, start with official county government portal and court-hours information and county sheriff, jail staff, reports, and law-enforcement records information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Davis County Clerk of Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page lists report fees and personnel but does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, or jail-capacity figure.
How can I distinguish a report, arrest, charge, and final court disposition?
For Davis County, start with official county government portal and court-hours information and county sheriff, jail staff, reports, and law-enforcement records information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I distinguish a report, arrest, charge, and final court disposition depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page lists report fees and personnel but does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, or jail-capacity figure.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. A sheriff report, booking entry, or court-search result is not a final adjudication and may omit sealed or restricted records.
Criminal cases in Davis County
Start with official Iowa Judicial Branch court-system and judicial-district guide for the official Davis County court path. County: Davis County government and the elected Sheriff’s Department administer county law-enforcement, jail, and records functions. Court: Davis County cases proceed through Iowa’s unified district court system within the Eighth Judicial District; the county Clerk of Court is the court-record contact.
Jail and custody information for Davis County
For current custody information, start with county sheriff, jail staff, reports, and law-enforcement records information. The sheriff page lists report fees and personnel but does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, or jail-capacity figure.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Davis County Sheriff’s Department and jail staff are the county custody contacts; state, federal, juvenile, and municipal custody are separate. Municipal: Municipal police and municipal courts are separate from the Davis County Sheriff and Iowa District Court. The reviewed sources do not provide a complete municipal boundary map.
Statewide sources for Iowa records
Statewide Iowa sources are separate from Davis County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities covered by local record systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Nearby Iowa records pages
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Official Davis County and Iowa record sources
For an official starting point, use official county government portal and court-hours information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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