Find Felony Records in Harrington
Harrington felony records are kept by two key offices. The Harrington Police Department on East Liberty Street keeps arrest files and incident reports for crimes that happen inside the city. The Kent County Superior Court in Dover handles the felony case file from the first court date through the final ruling. You can pull Harrington felony records online through the state court portal. You can also visit the Records Division at the police station, or file a written FOIA request for anything not on the public site. Start with a name or a case number.
Harrington Records Overview
Harrington Police Department Felony Records
The Harrington Police Department is the first stop for local Harrington felony records. The station sits at 20 East Liberty Street. The main phone is (302) 398-4920, which is also the non-emergency line. Officers work every felony case that starts inside Harrington, from the arrest through the hand off to Kent County court. The Records Division keeps incident and accident reports on file after each case.
You can ask for a Harrington felony record tied to your own case or to a case where you were a listed victim. Victims get a free copy with photo ID. Third parties need to file a written FOIA request with the City Clerk or the police. Most reports take seven to ten days after the incident to close out.
The image below is from the Harrington Police Department page, where you can find the current records contact and forms.
Call ahead before you visit the Records Division so staff can confirm that the file is ready for pick up.
| Agency | Harrington Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address |
20 East Liberty Street Harrington, DE 19952 |
| Phone | (302) 398-4920 |
| Non-Emergency | (302) 398-4920 |
Harrington City Council and FOIA
The Harrington City Council sets policy for the police department and for the city's FOIA response process. The council posts meeting agendas, minutes, and notices on the city site. FOIA requests tied to Harrington felony records can go through the City Clerk, who logs the request and sends it to the right department.
The image below is from the Harrington City Council page. It covers the city's FOIA policy and contact info.
Under 29 Del. C. Chapter 100, the city has 15 business days to respond to a FOIA request. A 30-day extension is allowed on complex requests.
Kent County Superior Court for Harrington Cases
All adult felony cases from Harrington move up to the Kent County Superior Court in Dover. The courthouse is at 414 Federal Street, about 15 miles north of Harrington. Superior Court is the only court in Delaware with trial power over a felony. It also hears civil cases over $50,000. The clerk's office runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
For a full Harrington felony record, you can visit the clerk or pull the docket online. Copy fees run $5 for the first page and $1 per extra page. A certified copy costs an added $5 on top. The Sussex and Kent case ID uses a county letter prefix. Call (302) 735-1900 to reach the main line. The Superior Court site has forms and rules for all three counties.
The Kent County Courthouse is a 5.3-acre site in downtown Dover. It houses Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Justice of the Peace Court 16. The Attorney General and Public Defender also keep satellite offices at the site. That makes the courthouse a one-stop spot for anyone working a Harrington felony case.
Note: Harrington residents should bring a photo ID, the case number if they have one, and cash or check for copy fees when they visit Kent County Superior Court.
Online Harrington Felony Records Search
CourtConnect is the quickest way to find Harrington felony records from a phone or laptop. The state portal covers Superior Court, Common Pleas, and Justice of the Peace cases. Search by party name, case number, or business name. The system is free, though viewing full court documents may carry a small fee.
The portal shows the docket, case type, filing date, party names, and any set hearing dates. Sealed cases and juvenile matters do not show up in the public view. Some data is redacted by rule. Go to CourtConnect and filter by Kent County to search Harrington felony cases. A last name plus first initial gets you the cleanest hit list.
For a certified copy of a Harrington felony record, CourtConnect is not enough. You still need to visit the clerk or mail a written request with a check.
Common Pleas and Preliminary Hearings
The Kent County Court of Common Pleas is also at the Dover courthouse. It handles misdemeanors and takes preliminary hearings for felony cases before they move up to Superior Court. For a Harrington felony record at the early stage, the Common Pleas file may hold the most recent docket entries. Call (302) 735-3925 for records.
The Common Pleas page has contact info for all three counties. You can visit the clerk in person during business hours. Bring the case number and a photo ID for faster service.
SBI Felony Records for Harrington
The State Bureau of Identification is the right stop for a statewide criminal history check that covers Harrington felony records. SBI is based at 1407 N. DuPont Highway in Dover, a short drive from Harrington. Nine fingerprint sites are open across the state, with the Dover main office the closest for Harrington residents.
Fees and details:
- $72 for a Delaware-only criminal history
- $85 for a Delaware plus FBI combined check
- $5 for each extra certified copy
- Money order or certified check to Delaware State Police
You need a valid photo ID and a completed fingerprint card at the print session. Call (302) 739-5880 to set a time. The Delaware State Police site has the full SBI info. A state check gives you a clean, signed summary of Harrington felony records that courts and state agencies accept.
FOIA and Harrington Felony Records
Delaware's FOIA sits in 29 Del. C. Chapter 100. Any person can ask a city or state agency for public records. Harrington FOIA requests for felony records can go to the police Records Division or to the City Clerk. Response time is 15 business days, with an extension on big jobs.
FOIA does not open every file. Active investigation records, intelligence data, juvenile matters, and personnel files stay closed. Write your request with care. Give the date, names, and record type. The Attorney General's FOIA page has more tips and an appeal form. If a request is denied, you can appeal to the Attorney General within 60 days.
Note: Harrington FOIA fees cover only the cost of copies and staff time on bigger jobs, not a fee for the record itself.
Inmate Records for Harrington Felonies
Men with felony sentences tied to Harrington cases often serve at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown also houses some Kent County inmates. Women serve at the Baylor Women's Correctional Institution in New Castle County. Pre-trial holding may be at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington.
The Department of Correction runs a free public inmate lookup. Search by name or by DOC offender ID. The tool shows the facility, custody level, and release date. Visit doc.delaware.gov to start a search. The same page links to visit rules and mail rules for each facility.
Sex Offender Registry Near Harrington
The Delaware Sex Offender Registry is a subset of Harrington felony records, since most listings come from felony convictions. The public site lets you search by name, city, or street address. Tier 1 offenders register for 15 years. Tier 2 register for 25. Tier 3 register for life.
The Sex Offender Registry is free to search. Harrington area searches often pull results from nearby towns in Kent County, since the registry covers the whole state. The DELJIS portal has related public tools.
Expunging a Harrington Felony Record
Delaware lets some felony records be expunged after a wait. The rules sit in Title 11, Chapter 86 of the Delaware Code, with the repository work under 11 Del. C. ยง 8501. Mandatory expungement covers acquittals, dismissals, and nolle prosequi. Discretionary expungement covers some convictions after five years for most misdemeanors and seven or more years for most felonies.
Violent felonies, sex offenses, and DUIs are not eligible. For other Harrington felony records, you file a petition with the Kent County Superior Court. The Delaware Courts forms portal has more than 25 expungement forms, plus Form ADM_ADM_03_A for access to court records. Pick the form, fill it in, and file with the Prothonotary in Dover.
Nearby Cities
Cities near Harrington share courts and police record systems with neighboring towns.
County Court Jurisdiction
All felony cases from Harrington go up to the Kent County Superior Court in Dover. For the full county page, follow the link.