Find Inmate Population Records in Sussex County

Sussex County inmate population records are maintained by the Delaware Department of Correction, which runs the state's unified correctional system. All three Delaware counties feed into state-run facilities, and Sussex County is no different. The Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown is the primary detention facility for individuals arrested in Sussex County. If you are looking for someone currently incarcerated, checking custody status, or requesting public records, this page covers the main resources available for Sussex County's inmate population.

Sussex County Correctional Facilities and Inmate Population

Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI) at 23203 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, DE 19947, phone (302) 856-5280, is the primary Level 5 maximum security facility serving Sussex County. It holds approximately 1,200 male inmates across various security classifications, including pre-trial detainees, medium security offenders, and maximum security inmates. SCI handles intake for people arrested throughout Sussex County and serves multiple functions including pre-trial detention, specialty treatment programs, and work release preparation. To search the current inmate population at SCI, use the DOC inmate locator through VINELink.

Visitation at SCI for general population is Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Special Housing Units have separate schedules. Maximum security visitation is by appointment only. Holiday schedules are posted 30 days in advance. Every visitor must be on the inmate's approved visitation list, be 18 years of age or accompanied by a listed adult, and present valid government-issued photo ID. All visitors go through security screening before entry.

The Sussex Community Corrections Center is at 23207 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, DE 19947, phone (302) 856-5790. This Level 4 facility provides work release programs, treatment services, community service opportunities, and transitional housing for inmates nearing the end of their sentences. The Sussex Violation of Probation Center shares the same address and phone number. It houses probation violators and individuals serving short-term detention for technical violations. Sussex County probation and parole is reached at (302) 856-5243. The home confinement unit for Sussex County operates through the same number.

Search Sussex County Inmate Population

To find someone in the Sussex County inmate population, use the VINELink-connected search at the DOC website. Search by name to get current custody status, facility location, and estimated release date. You can sign up for automatic alerts by phone, email, text message, or TTY device when custody status changes. The service is free and available at all hours.

Release dates are not guaranteed. Good time credits under Title 11 § 4381 allow inmates to earn up to 180 days per year off their sentence, but the DOC can also forfeit earned credits for disciplinary violations. Detainers from other jurisdictions may also delay release. The inmate locator reflects current data but should not be treated as a legal document confirming release status.

For historical inmate records, the Delaware Public Archives holds records transferred from correctional facilities. Requests require the record type, county, the individual's name, date of record, volume, and page number.

The Delaware State Police covers Sussex County through Troop 4 in Georgetown, Troop 5 in Bridgeville, and Troop 7 in Lewes. The DSP handles criminal history checks and arrest records for Sussex County residents.

Sussex County Sheriff and Law Enforcement

The Sussex County Sheriff's Office is at 2 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947, phone (302) 855-7830. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. The Sheriff's Office provides civil process service, court security, prisoner transport, warrant service, and sheriff sales for the county. It does not operate a jail or detention center.

Arrest record requests should be directed to the arresting agency or the Delaware State Police Criminal History Unit. Mugshots and booking photos are generally available through the Delaware State Police or individual police departments. Sheriff's Office bookings may be obtained by formal FOIA request, which typically takes 15 to 30 business days depending on complexity. For inmate population information, contact the DOC directly or use the VINELink locator.

Sussex County is covered by several police agencies. The Sussex County Sheriff handles unincorporated areas. Municipal departments in Seaford, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, and other towns cover their respective cities. Delaware State Police troops in Georgetown, Bridgeville, and Lewes cover wide rural areas. All arrests in the county feed into the state correctional system through the DOC.

The Sussex County Sheriff's Office page covers civil process services, warrant service, and how to submit FOIA requests for records related to the county's law enforcement and inmate population activities.

Sussex County Court Records

The Sussex County Superior Court is at 1 The Circle, Suite 2, Georgetown, DE 19947, phone (302) 855-7055. It is the primary trial court for felony criminal cases, civil matters, and appeals in Sussex County. Public records are available in person Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and online through CourtConnect. Public computer terminals for record searches are available at the courthouse.

The Court of Common Pleas for Sussex County is at 1 The Circle, Suite 1, Georgetown, DE 19947, phone (302) 858-5730. It handles criminal misdemeanors, traffic violations, and landlord-tenant disputes. For any case tied to the Sussex County inmate population, CourtConnect is the fastest way to get basic docket and status information without visiting the courthouse in person.

The Sussex County Superior Court page covers court locations, public counter hours, and access to criminal case dockets for individuals in the Sussex County inmate population.

FOIA Requests for Sussex County Inmate Records

Requests for inmate population records from the DOC go to DOC_FOIA_Request@delaware.gov or by mail to the DOC Administration Building, 245 McKee Road, Dover, DE 19904. The Delaware FOIA statute at Title 29, Chapter 100 requires a response within 15 business days. The first 20 pages are free. Additional pages cost $0.10 each.

For law enforcement records from the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, submit a formal FOIA request to the office at 2 The Circle, Georgetown. Processing time is typically 15 to 30 business days. For arrest records from individual municipal agencies like the Seaford Police Department or Georgetown Police Department, contact those departments directly. The Delaware State Police FOIA coordinator for Sussex County records is Angie von Bank at angie.vonbank@delaware.gov, 1441 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901.

Medical information, disciplinary records, and criminal investigation files are generally exempt from disclosure. Victims are entitled to receive the charge, sentence length, sentence level, sentencing court, judge, and current housing location of their offender under Delaware law. The DOC FOIA page has forms and submission details for inmate-related records requests.

Victim Notification in Sussex County

Crime victims in Sussex County can register with VINELink to get automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. The DOC sends written notification 30 days before a scheduled release. Keep contact information current with the Department of Justice at 800-870-1790 and the DOC Victim Services Unit at (302) 857-5440, email doc_victimservices@state.de.us.

Sussex County's probation and parole office is reached at (302) 856-5243. Home confinement in Sussex County is also coordinated through that same number. When an offender transfers to work release, a separate notification letter goes to registered victims. Work release changes are also published in the newspaper each Thursday. If an offender escapes from SCI or any Sussex County facility, the DOC contacts registered victims by phone as quickly as possible.

Released sex offenders must register with the Delaware Sex Offender Registry. The registry covers offenders sentenced after 1994 and can be searched by name or by Sussex County geographic area, including specific cities and zip codes. The DOC Victim Services FAQ explains the full scope of victim rights under Delaware law.

Cities in Sussex County

These cities are in Sussex County. Arrests in each community feed into the Sussex County inmate population held at SCI in Georgetown.

Other communities in Sussex County include Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Bridgeville, Selbyville, and Millsboro. All criminal custody matters go through the state DOC system at SCI or related community corrections facilities.

Nearby Counties

Sussex County borders Kent County to the north. New Castle County is farther north. If you are unsure which county handled a specific case, identify the arresting agency first.