Civil Process

The word “process” is a term that covers nearly all acts of the court. Civil Processing requires a notice to the defendant to appear before the court or subjecting the defendant or his property to the jurisdiction of the court. It encompasses all types of writs, orders, summonses, and notices. The Sheriff has the general duty to serve all processes delivered to him. The types of “processes” may be divided into three classes.

SUMMONS is the initial process. The purpose of the summons is to initiate the suit against and give notice to the defendant of the plaintiff’s complaint.
INTERMEDIEDIATE WRITS and ORDERS are the continuing processes of a complaint filed with the Court.
FINAL PROCESS includes all writs and orders the awarded party uses to obtain, collect and satisfy the judgement.

Civil Process

	Civil Bench Warrants
	Civil Processing Tips
	Ex Parte Restraining Orders
	Fee Schedules
	How to Serve an Order
	Landlord/Tenant Issues
	Service of Process
	Sheriff Sales
	Time Limits

Contact Information

Physical Address
800 West State Street
Farmington, Utah 84025
For a map, click here.

Mailing Address
Davis County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Justice Services
P.O. Box 618
Farmington, Utah 84025

Telephone Numbers
(801) 451-4100 :: Main
(801) 451-4103 :: Civil
(801) 451-4106 :: Records
(801) 451-4167 :: Fax

Business Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except legal holidays)