Delaware criminal records are maintained by the state law enforcement agency (typically a State Police, Department of Public Safety, or Bureau of Investigation). Court-level criminal cases are searchable through the state judiciary.
- Statewide criminal record check: through the Delaware state law enforcement agency — typically a fingerprint-based search with a fee.
- Sex offender registry: every state operates a public sex offender registry searchable by name and ZIP code.
- Inmate locator: the Delaware Department of Corrections offender lookup covers all state prisons.
- Court criminal cases: free name search via state judiciary public portals.
- Federal criminal cases: PACER.
Criminal Records Databases
7 official Delaware criminal records sources.
Criminal Records
Delaware Counties
All 3 Delaware counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free Delaware criminal records search?▼
Free name searches exist through the state judiciary court portal for criminal case dockets, but a comprehensive criminal history requires a state-level background check from Delaware law enforcement, which typically has a fee.
How do I run a Delaware background check?▼
Submit a request through the Delaware state law enforcement agency (typically a State Police or DPS Bureau of Identification). Fees range $15–$50. Some states require fingerprints.
Where is the Delaware sex offender registry?▼
The Delaware state law enforcement agency operates a public sex offender registry searchable by name and ZIP code.
How do I find an inmate?▼
Use the Delaware Department of Corrections offender locator, which covers all state correctional facilities.