Milford Inmate Population Lookup
Milford inmate population records are maintained by the Delaware Department of Correction. Milford is a city located in both Kent and Sussex counties, though primarily within Sussex County. People arrested in Milford are held at the Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown. This page covers how to search for someone in the Milford inmate population, where to request police and court records, FOIA contacts for city and state records, and additional resources for tracking custody status and public records in the Milford area.
Milford Overview
Where Milford Inmates Are Held
People arrested in Milford are primarily held at Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI), located at 23203 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, DE 19947, phone (302) 856-5280. SCI is a Level 5 maximum security facility that serves as the primary detention center for Milford and Sussex County. It holds approximately 1,200 male inmates across various security classifications, including pre-trial detainees, sentenced offenders, and those in specialized treatment programs. Female detainees from Milford go to Baylor Women's Correctional Institution at 660 Baylor Boulevard, New Castle, DE 19720.
General population visitation at SCI runs Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Special Housing Units and maximum security have separate schedules, with maximum security visits by appointment only. All visitors must be on the inmate's approved list, be 18 or older unless accompanied by a listed adult, and present valid government-issued photo ID. Holiday schedules are posted 30 days in advance. Contact SCI at (302) 856-5280 for current visitation procedures and schedule updates.
To find someone in the Milford inmate population, use the DOC inmate locator through VINELink. It is free, available 24 hours a day, and shows current custody status and facility location. You can register for automatic alerts by phone, email, or text message when the person's status changes. Release dates may shift due to good time adjustments under Title 11 § 4381 or detainers from other jurisdictions.
Milford Police Department Records
The Milford Police Department is at 401 Northeast Front Street (State Route 14), Milford, DE 19963. For police reports, call 302-422-8081. Headquarters is open 24 hours a day for general inquiries, but the Records Office has specific hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. An online request form is available on the Records Section of the department's website. Allow three business days for a response if leaving a voicemail request.
Crime reports (victim's copy) are free for victims listed on the report. You must appear in person with a valid photo ID. Reports are not released to anyone other than the listed victim unless directed by a court-issued subpoena. Accident reports cost $25.00, payable by cash, check, or money order. Credit cards are not accepted for accident reports. Drivers or owners of vehicles involved may request a copy, as can attorneys and insurance companies with a written request and payment. Mail requests require a self-addressed stamped envelope.
The Milford Police Department website provides department contacts, records request procedures, and information about law enforcement services for Milford residents and those searching Milford inmate population records.
FOIA Requests for Milford Public Records
The City of Milford provides an online public records request form at cityofmilford.com. Required fields include your name, mailing address, phone, email, and a specific description of the records requested. Describe the record type, relevant dates, subject matter, and any party names. The public body will make a reasonable effort to identify records based on the description provided. Milford City Hall is at 201 South Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963, phone (302) 422-6616.
Response timelines under 29 Del. C. § 10003(h) require a response within 15 business days of receipt. That response either provides access to the records, denies the request with explanation, or states that more time is needed. Requests for voluminous records may be delayed beyond the 15-day window. A cost estimate will be provided if fees exceed a specified amount. Delaware FOIA law notes that a FOIA request itself may be deemed a public record and subject to disclosure.
DOC inmate population records require a separate request to the Department of Correction at DOC_FOIA_Request@delaware.gov, not through the city. The first 20 pages of any DOC response are free. Additional pages cost $0.10 each under the statewide fee schedule.
The City of Milford public records form is the official online tool for submitting FOIA requests for city documents separate from DOC inmate population records.
Milford Court Records and Criminal Cases
Court records for Milford criminal cases are held at the Sussex County Superior Court at 1 The Circle, Suite 2, Georgetown, DE 19947, phone (302) 855-7055, for cases on the Sussex side of the city. Kent County cases are handled at the Superior Court at 414 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901, phone (302) 735-1900. Both courts are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for public records access.
Online criminal case records are available through CourtConnect at courtconnect.courts.delaware.gov. CourtConnect shows case status, docket entries, party names, and filing details for all Delaware courts. It is free and available 24 hours a day. For Milford criminal cases tied to the inmate population, CourtConnect typically shows basic case and status information without a trip to the courthouse. The Delaware State Police SBI location in Milford provides fingerprint-based criminal history checks at 302-739-5871.
Note: Because Milford spans two counties, the right courthouse depends on where within the city the case was filed. CourtConnect searches statewide, so start there if you are unsure which county handled the case.
Sussex County Inmate Population Records
Milford is primarily in Sussex County. County-level SCI facility contacts, sheriff information, and FOIA resources are on the Sussex County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are in or near Sussex County. Seaford and Lewes also use SCI Georgetown for their inmate population. Dover is the nearest Kent County city.