Delaware Criminal Records Search

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How to Check for Delaware Criminal Records

The Delaware State Police handles criminal record checks for the state. They are processed using fingerprint data only and a parent must accompany juveniles. The cost for a state only criminal record is $52. For a state and federal criminal report, the price jumps to $65. The form to use is posted on their website, and you can bring it to any county state police office with payment and ID. You can also use a third-party service online to run a criminal background check on someone in Delaware.

Federal Records vs. Court Criminal Records in Delaware

The Delaware Judicial Branch recommends the use of Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) for public access to federal criminal records and documents pertaining to cases. For local cases, you should visit the district courthouse and request copies in person. You may have to pay a fee and wait while your order is processed. You can also use a court document service online to find them.

How Long do Felony or Misdemeanor Charges Last?

Your Delaware felonies and misdemeanors will stay on your record forever if you do not request expungement. The process costs $75 and takes 8-12 weeks. The process in Delaware is called “asking for a pardon.” Special circumstances exist for first-time offenders for offenses like DUIs and drug charges. You must review the entire list of qualifications, pay any fines or fees and then go through the request process to see if you can get your record pardoned. Anyone who was arrested but never charged or found not guilty is automatically qualified.

Who Can Lookup your Criminal Background?

Just about anyone can look up your criminal background. Law enforcement, government agencies, and the general public all have access to your criminal records. Law enforcement agencies can see the entire file. The general public and other requesters might see a modified version with arrests, warrants, convictions, and sentencing.

Why Check Someone’s Filed Criminal Charges?

Many people use them before dating someone to check to see if they have a criminal past. Sometimes people use them to check up on someone or find more information about them. Landlords often use them before renting property to strangers.

Types of Criminal Records

A criminal background report will show a lot of information like name, address, phone, gender, age, race, physical description, height, weight, and other characteristics. You might also get to see mug shots and fingerprints. The criminal record will also list charges, arrests, warrants, convictions, felonies and misdemeanors, incarcerations, bail, bond, fines, and any sentencing.

How Are DE Criminal Records Created?

Delaware criminal records are created when the police first arrest someone. Members of law enforcement fill out forms and type up reports. Anything that pertains to you and your crime becomes part of your criminal history. The first one to be created is your RAP sheet, and from there, every other event or change is documented.