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Is there an online warrant search in Delaware?

Statewide search

Yes — Delaware has an official statewide online warrant search.

Official source

Open the official statewide search Opens the official state site in a new tab. It may not be complete or current — confirm active status with the court that issued the warrant.

Last verified 2026-07-23Coverage Statewide searchJurisdiction Delaware

The official online lookup

The Delaware Criminal Justice Information System (DELJIS) runs a statewide public 'Wanted Person Review' database at pubsrv.deljis.delaware.gov/wantedpublic, searchable by last name (with optional first name).

It reflects warrants issued by the courts of Delaware.

DELJIS warns that recent changes in a warrant's status may not be reflected online, so results are informational, not definitive, and only law enforcement can act on a warrant.

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How to find out if you have a warrant in Delaware

Warrants are issued by courts and served by sheriffs — so the surest way to confirm one is to ask the source directly. Work down this list.

  1. Search the DELJIS public wanted database

    Enter a last name (and optional first name) to check the statewide database of court-issued warrants. Treat a 'no result' as informational because status changes may lag.

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  2. Contact the issuing Delaware court

    Most capias (bench warrants for failure to appear or pay) issue from the Justice of the Peace Court; others from the Court of Common Pleas or Superior Court. Contact the court for the county involved to confirm the case and warrant.

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  3. Request a certified criminal-history record (State Police / SBI)

    The Delaware State Police State Bureau of Identification provides a fingerprint-based certified Delaware criminal-history background check. This confirms your record but is not a live warrant lookup.

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Types of warrants in Delaware

Not every warrant means the same thing. These are the common types.

Capias
bench warrant for failure to appear or failure to pay
Arrest warrant
probable cause
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What happens if a warrant is ignored

A capias or arrest warrant remains active until cleared, and you can be arrested during any police contact.

Failure to appear can add charges and cause bond forfeiture, and Delaware may suspend your driver's license for failure to appear or pay on court or traffic matters.

What you can do

Procedural steps only — no outcome is predicted.

Confirm the warrant with the issuing court, starting with the Justice of the Peace Court or the Court of Common Pleas / Superior Court for the county, and get the case number and reason.

Confirm the record is yours.

If you choose to resolve it, ask the court how to be heard or surrender and whether bail or bond applies, and act during business hours.

Your rights. You have the right to talk to a lawyer about your situation, and if you cannot afford one, you can ask the court about a public defender.

Common questions about warrants in Delaware

Is there an online warrant search in Delaware?

Yes — Delaware runs an official statewide online warrant search. Read the caveats before you rely on it.

How do I find out if I have a warrant in Delaware?

Contact the clerk of the court that issued the warrant or the county sheriff’s records or warrant division. Search the DELJIS public wanted database; Contact the issuing Delaware court; Request a certified criminal-history record (State Police / SBI).

What happens if a warrant is ignored in Delaware?

A capias or arrest warrant remains active until cleared, and you can be arrested during any police contact. Failure to appear can add charges and cause bond forfeiture, and Delaware may suspend your driver's license for failure to appear or pay on court or traffic matters.

What should I do about a warrant in Delaware?

Confirm the warrant with the issuing court, starting with the Justice of the Peace Court or the Court of Common Pleas / Superior Court for the county, and get the case number and reason. Confirm the record is yours. If you choose to resolve it, ask the court how to be heard or surrender and whether bail or bond applies, and act during business hours.

Sources & official links

Everything on this page links out to official government sources. We don’t store or search records.

Last verified 2026-07-23 · 4 official sources