Harrington DUI Records

Harrington DUI records are filed at the Kent County Courthouse in Dover after going through a local Justice of the Peace Court for arraignment. Harrington Police handle DUI enforcement inside the city, and Delaware State Police Troop 3 covers the surrounding western Kent County roads. The city is best known for hosting the Delaware State Fair, which brings extra DUI patrols during the fair season. You can search Harrington DUI cases on CourtConnect, request an arrest report from Harrington Police, or pull a certified criminal history through SBI.

Harrington Police DUI Records

Harrington Police Department enforces DUI laws within city limits. The department has received the Chief Norman Barlow DUI Award for its enforcement efforts. Enhanced DUI patrols run during the Delaware State Fair and other major events at the Harrington fairgrounds. DUI arrest reports from the city are available through Harrington Police.

For a Harrington Police DUI report, contact the department directly. Provide the defendant's full name, the arrest date, and any case or report numbers from the citation. Fees apply for copies. Reports for cases still under investigation may be redacted or held until the file is closed. The municipal DUI arrests then move into the county court system through a JP Court.

The image below is the City of Harrington official site, which links to police department contacts and city services.

Use the city site for current Records Division phone numbers and request forms.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 in Harrington

Delaware State Police Troop 3 covers the Harrington area in western Kent County. DSP patrols South DuPont Highway, Milford-Harrington Highway, and the corridors leading to the State Fair grounds. Troop 3 files DUI arrests with the Kent County court system through the local JP Court for arraignment.

A February 2026 case had DSP arrest a 44-year-old Seaford man for a sixth offense felony DUI following a traffic stop on South DuPont Highway near Williamsville Road in Harrington. A vehicle search found empty alcohol bottles, and a computer check revealed five prior DUI convictions. The defendant was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $5,101 cash bond. The case is on file through the DSP newsroom and the court docket.

Other Harrington area DUI cases on Superior Court trial calendars have included:

• 3rd DUI/alcohol charges
• 4th DUI/alcohol charges
• DUI with drug-related charges
• Defendants with Milford Harrington Highway addresses
• Bond amounts ranging from $25 to $6,500

Trial calendar entries are public and show defendant names, charges, and case numbers for scheduled Harrington area DUI cases at Sussex County Superior Court (when the offense occurred south of the county line) or Kent County Superior Court (when north of the line).

Kent County Courthouse for Harrington DUI Records

Felony Harrington DUI cases land at the Kent County Courthouse at 414 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901. Phone is (302) 735-1900. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Public access starts at 8:30. Court of Common Pleas, Superior Court, and Family Court all sit inside the same building. First and second offense Harrington DUI cases go to Court of Common Pleas. Third offense and higher go to Superior Court.

The Kent County courts portal is a self-help resource that walks through CourtConnect, record request forms, and the procedures for getting Harrington DUI case details. Older Harrington files may require an in-person visit to the courthouse. Delaware Public Archives in Dover maintains historical court records useful for older case research.

For a CourtConnect search of a Harrington DUI case:

• Register for free on the CourtConnect site
• Search by party name or case number
• Filter by Kent County to start, then expand if needed
• Check Court of Common Pleas, Superior Court, and JP filings
• Note the docket number for any in-person follow-up

DMV and SBI for Harrington DUI Records

The Dover DMV at (302) 744-2500 is the closest service location for Harrington DUI license matters. After a DUI arrest the driver gets a 15-day temporary license and 15 days to request an administrative hearing. License revocation runs 3 months for a first offense, 12 months for a second, and 18 months for a third or more. The DMV DUI FAQ walks through every step.

The State Bureau of Identification in Dover issues the certified criminal history report. SBI is at the Blue Hen Corporate Center, 655 S. Bay Road, Suite 1B, Dover, DE 19901, phone (302) 739-2528. State checks are $52.50 and combined state and federal checks are $69.00. The SBI report shows any Harrington DUI conviction.

SBI hours run Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with a lunch break from 12:00 to 12:30, and Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. with a 4:00 to 4:30 lunch. Bring a photo ID. A Delaware license is not required, so an out-of-state license, school ID, or passport works. Payment can be cash, debit card, money order, or bank check made out to Delaware State Police. Personal checks are not accepted.

What Harrington DUI Records Contain

A Harrington DUI record pulls together pieces from several agencies. The arrest report comes from Harrington Police or DSP Troop 3. The chemical test result is signed by a certified forensic toxicologist under § 4177(h). The citation lists the charged offense under 21 Del. C. § 4177. The court docket shows bail, hearings, and disposition. The DMV record shows the administrative revocation. SBI's report shows the criminal history entry.

A typical Harrington DUI case file may include:

• Police arrest report and probable cause affidavit
• Chemical test result and toxicologist certificate
• Citation under 21 Del. C. § 4177
• Bail and release conditions from JP Court
• Plea or trial disposition
• Sentencing order with IID and treatment terms

Under § 4177(e), the court orders an ignition interlock device for any DUI conviction, with terms in §§ 4177C and 4177G. Under § 4177D, the court also orders an alcohol and drug evaluation and a program of education or rehabilitation. Both items appear in the Harrington DUI sentencing entry.

Office of Highway Safety in Harrington

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety funds DUI checkpoint operations and education campaigns that touch the Harrington area. OHS estimates that a Delaware DUI costs $10,000 or more once attorney fees, court costs, fines, vehicle towing, repairs, missed work, and higher insurance premiums are added up. The Sober Rides program offers $20 Lyft and Uber vouchers on key nights, and a recent Thanksgiving Eve push funded 162 rides statewide.

The Delaware State Fair held in Harrington draws large crowds and brings extra DUI enforcement to the city. Multi-agency patrols cover the routes leading to and from the fairgrounds. OHS funded DUI team enforcement initiatives target high-occurrence areas, with nearly 100 officers patrolling in pairs for impaired drivers during major events.

Related Delaware DUI Record Pages

Harrington DUI cases roll up into the Kent County court record.