Active Warrant Search in New Castle County, Delaware
According to the Delaware Freedom of Information Act, individuals have the right to access records regarding the official business of public bodies (including court issued-warrants and law enforcement documents), unless a specific exemption applies. Interested individuals searching for active warrants in New Castle County can use the following information:
- Full name of the subject
- Date of birth
- Case or docket number
- Known aliases
- Last known address.
The table summarizes the agencies and resources that maintain and provide information regarding New Castle County's active warrants.
| Agency / Resource | Purpose | Search Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County Police Department | Maintains and serves warrants | Phone, online, in person | This department executes and manages criminal warrants within the county. |
| Delaware Criminal Justice Information System (DELJIS) | Serves as the central statewide warrant repository | Online | The “Wanted Person Review” portal enables users to search the entire state database for active warrants. |
| Justice of the Peace Courts | Primary issuing authority for arrest warrants | Phone and in person | Call or visit the appropriate court clerk for New Castle County criminal arrest warrants. |
| Delaware State Police | Tracks statewide fugitives and high-priority warrants. | Online and phone | This agency manages the State Bureau of Identification, which tracks criminal history and outstanding warrants statewide. |