Sussex County, DE Arrests & Jail Records

You may obtain copies of arrest records from the Sussex County Sheriff's Office by contacting their office directly.

Sussex County Sheriff's Office 2 The Circle (P.O. Box 589) Georgetown, DE 19947 Phone: (302) 855-7700

To access arrest records in Sussex County, interested persons should visit the local Police Department responsible for the city or town where the arrest was made. Requesters typically need to provide details such as the individual's name and the date of arrest, and a fee may be required. Some police departments offer online requests for public records or display recent incident logs on their official websites.

Delaware State Police, Troop 7 (Lewes)

Delaware State Police, Troop 5 (Bridgeville)

Delaware State Police, Troop 4 (Georgetown)

Dagsboro Police Department

The Delaware State Bureau of Identification (SBI) collates criminal history information, including arrest reports, from law enforcement agencies across the state. You may obtain copies of these reports by visiting the SBI's Criminal History Section at the Delaware State Police Headquarters or by mailing a request form, along with necessary supporting documentation and fees, to:

Delaware State Bureau of Identification

P.O. Box 430

Dover, DE 19903

For Sussex County residents, you can also submit your request in person at:

Sussex County Criminal History Section

23 Georgetown

Plaza Georgetown, DE 19947

There is a $52 fee per request. Contact the SBI at (302) 739-5880 for more information.

Records of arrests that lead to charges being brought against the offender are available at the Sussex County Court of Common Pleas (for felony cases) or the Justice of the Peace Courts (for misdemeanor cases). You may access these records through the Delaware Judiciary's CourtConnect online portal or in person at the courthouse where the case was filed. The Sussex County Courthouse is located at, Sussex County Courthouse 1 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947.

You will generally be required to provide a name or case number to facilitate a record search and pay a copy fee.

In addition to these options, you may also access Sussex County arrest records through the Delaware Criminal Justice Information System (DELJIS) or through a reputable third-party like InfoTracer. These websites generally offer convenience, faster access, and broader search options.