If you’re worried that you may have a warrant in Delaware, you can perform a search to determine if that is true. A Delaware warrant search can be conducted through the Delaware State Police online, through social media, and/or over the phone.
Delaware Warrant Search
The Delaware State Police uses an automated warrant and arrest system to provide warrant information to citizens. This is a software interface on the centralized Criminal Justice Information System known as DELJIS Systems. The warrant search system is an opportunity for wanted individuals to surrender themselves to law enforcement without incident.
Using Delaware Warrant Search
Using the Delaware Criminal Justice Information System warrant search interface starts with following the Delaware State Police website link. On the website is a link for Wanted Person Review, you will need to click on this link to access the warrant search system.
After you click on the link, you will need to enter the individual’s first and last name in the search fields. You can search by first and last name, or by last name only. After completing the Captcha verification, click search to begin the warrant search process.
Once you have submitted the search you will be redirected to the search results page. The search results page will list all individuals with a Delaware warrant that meet the search criteria.
You will need to scroll through the search results until you locate the individual that you are looking for. Click on the individual’s name to view detailed information about the outstanding warrant. This information includes the following:
- First and last name
- Date of birth
- Aliases and other names
- Race and gender
- Reason for the warrant, the court that issued the warrant, and the warrant number.
Warrants are issued by Delaware courts and the information provided is based on information from the courts. Verification of the status of the warrant would need to be performed through the Delaware State Police. If you wish to submit a tip about a wanted person, there is a Crimestoppers link on the search portal. You can also contact the non-emergency number for the Delaware State Police or you can call the toll-free Crimestopper hotline.
Questions About the Warrant Search System
The warrant search system is user-friendly and very clear. If you have questions about using the search portal, you can send an email, call, or write to the Delaware Criminal Justice Information Department of the Delaware State Police.
The contact information is
Delaware Criminal Justice Information System
802 Silver Lake Blvd Suite 101
Dover Delaware 19904
Phone: 866-751-5327 or 302-739-4856
Toll-free Crimestopper Hotline: 800-847-3333
If you wish to send an email to the Delaware state police, you will need to click on the “send email” link on the search portal. After clicking the link a popup box will appear. This is where you can send your questions or concerns electronically to the DELJIS.
It is recommended to contact the state police if you know the whereabouts of a wanted person. Refrain from attempting to apprehend the individual on your own.