Free Delaware Arrest Records Access

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With the rampant crimes that are happening everywhere, arrest record has been made open to the public for their own protection and safety. With this, online retrieval of such records is now available.

Not all of the information of an on-site search can be found on an online arrest record because of the limitation declared under the Delaware Criminal Records privacy law. The current address of an arrested Delaware Arrest Records And Logs individual can only be found on an on-site search. The crimes committed by the individual are indicated on both search methods but one can only see the charges given to the individual in a record obtained directly from the office. In addition to that, further details about the arrest of an individual can only be obtained when requesting for the document directly from the office. No online results can be obtained for Class C or minor crimes such as traffic violations.


Conducting a background check is probably one of the top reasons for accessing arrest record. This is usually done by employers prior to hiring potential applicants. It is also used by private investigators and authorities when conducting an investigation on a criminal case. In some cases, it presented as evidence in court and can sometimes become the answer to the mystery of a crime.

The search for an arrest record is typically without a charge but because of certain actions done in order to retrieve the record, fees has to be paid. Such fees are for the cost incurred for the photocopies made, special programs used and even paper for the documentation and labor of the employees. The retrieval of the record may take a maximum of 10 days. One has to know the crime committee by the individual in order to get better and accurate results. Requesting individuals are required to provide their personal information when in order to obtain a copy of the document.

One can get a complete detail of an arrest by going to the office of the county courthouse where the individual has been arrested. If there are no arrest records found for the individual, one can make use of a police blotter report to check out the crimes that the individual has been reported for. The Internet is one of the famous method and medium used by many in order to get information about an arrest of a certain individual.

Public state arrest records that can be obtained through the Internet may not be as accurate as compared to the result of an on-site search. However, if the search is only used for a background check, one can find enough information about the arrest of an individual. Online retrieval of the record is still preferred by many because it is hassle free and can save you time.

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