Seaford DUI Records

Seaford DUI records are filed at the Sussex County Courthouse in Georgetown, after going through Justice of the Peace Court 4 on Stein Highway in Seaford. Seaford Police handle most city DUI arrests, and Delaware State Police Troop 5 covers the surrounding western Sussex County area. You can search Seaford DUI cases on CourtConnect, request an arrest report from Seaford Police, or pull a certified criminal history through SBI. Police activity reports presented to the Seaford City Council give a sense of how DUI enforcement has trended in the city year over year.

Seaford Police DUI Records

The Seaford Police Department files DUI arrests within city limits. City Council meeting minutes document police activity, including DUI enforcement statistics. According to a May 2022 report, Seaford Police had 14 DUI arrests year-to-date compared to 60 in 2021, 44 in 2020, 42 in 2019, and 52 in 2018. The same period saw Seaford Police conduct 220 traffic contacts resulting in 89 citations and 12 warnings, with 2 DUI arrests both alcohol-related.

Crash investigations during the period totaled 31 cases, including 1 injury crash and 16 reportable crashes. Seaford Police maintained an 88% clearance rate. These activity reports show how DUI work fits into the broader picture of Seaford traffic enforcement and let the public see annual trends in impaired driving.

To request a Seaford DUI arrest report, contact Seaford Police directly. Be ready to provide the defendant's full name, the date of the arrest, 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 case closes.

The image below is a snapshot of the City of Seaford site, which links to police activity reports and city council meeting minutes covering DUI enforcement.

Council minutes are a useful source for year-over-year Seaford DUI arrest figures.

Delaware State Police Troop 5 in Seaford

Delaware State Police Troop 5 covers the Seaford area and surrounding western Sussex County. Troop 5 files Seaford area DUI arrests with Justice of the Peace Court 4 for arraignment, then onward to Court of Common Pleas or Superior Court depending on offense level. Press releases on the DSP newsroom document recent Seaford DUI cases.

A February 2026 case involved a 44-year-old Seaford man arrested for a sixth offense felony DUI following a traffic stop in Harrington. A vehicle search turned up empty alcohol bottles, and a computer check showed 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. Other Seaford area cases have included DUI arrests with simultaneous drug possession charges.

For Seaford DUI records tied to DSP arrests, check the DSP newsroom press release for the case assignment, then pull the matching docket from CourtConnect. Most felony DUI cases out of Seaford end up at Sussex County Superior Court in Georgetown.

Justice of the Peace Court 4 (Seaford)

Justice of the Peace Court 4 is at 408 Stein Highway, Seaford, DE 19973. Phone is (302) 628-2036. Fax is (302) 625-2049. The court handles criminal matters including DUI arrests from Seaford Police and Delaware State Police in western Sussex County. JP Court 4 conducts initial appearances, sets bail, and processes first offender elections.

Court 4 cannot hold DUI trials. After arraignment, Seaford DUI cases move to:

• Court of Common Pleas for first and second offense DUI
• Superior Court for third offense and higher felony DUI
• Family Court for any juvenile DUI matter

Records from JP Court 4 are available through CourtConnect once registered. Older Seaford JP files may require an in-person visit. The Justice of the Peace Court Truancy Court at the same Seaford address, (302) 629-5433, handles a separate docket and is not where DUI cases are filed.

Sussex County Courthouse for Seaford DUI Records

Felony Seaford DUI cases land at the Sussex County Superior Court at 1 The Circle, Suite 2, Georgetown, DE 19947. Phone is (302) 855-7055. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with public access starting at 8:30. The Sussex County Prothonotary's Office is at the same address and handles record requests.

For an in-person Seaford DUI record request, complete the public records request form at the Prothonotary's Office service counter, provide the subject's full name and date of birth, specify a case number or incident date if known, present a valid government-issued photo ID, and pay the fees. The fee schedule is $10 for a record search plus $1 per page for copies.

Mail requests are also accepted. Send a written request to Sussex County Prothonotary's Office, ATTN: Records Request, 1 The Circle, Suite 2, Georgetown, DE 19947, with a check or money order for the fees. Include the subject's full name and date of birth, the specific information sought, and your contact information.

DMV and SBI for Seaford DUI Records

License revocation tied to a Seaford DUI runs through the DMV. The Georgetown DMV office at (302) 853-1000 is the closest service location. After a DUI arrest the driver gets a 15-day temporary license and has 15 days to request an administrative hearing. Revocation runs 3 months for a first offense, 12 months for a second, and 18 months for a third or more. See the DMV DUI FAQ for the full process.

For a certified criminal history showing any Seaford DUI conviction, the State Bureau of Identification in Dover is the source. Fees are $52.50 for a state check and $69.00 for a state and federal check. SBI pulls from DELJIS, the statewide criminal justice database, so any Seaford DUI conviction will appear on the certified report.

SBI hours run Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Photo ID is required, but a Delaware license is not. Bring cash, a debit card, a money order, or a bank check made out to Delaware State Police. Personal checks are not accepted.

Seaford DUI Penalties and Records

Seaford DUI penalties follow 21 Del. C. § 4177. First offense carries fines of $500 to $1,500 and up to 12 months in jail. Second offense within 10 years runs 60 days to 18 months. Third offense is a Class G felony at one to two years, with the first three months mandatory. Fourth offense is a Class E felony at two to five years, with the first six months mandatory. Each conviction shows on the Seaford DUI record at the courthouse and on the DMV driving record.

Enhanced penalty triggers also affect Seaford DUI records:

• BAC of .15 or .20 or more
• Refusal to submit to chemical testing under § 2742
• Child passenger under 17 in the vehicle under § 4177(d)(10)
• Prior convictions inside the lookback window

Under § 4177L, drivers under 21 hit a per se violation at .02 BAC. Implied consent under Chapter 27 of Title 21 means refusing the chemical test costs the driver a license for 1 year, 18 months, or 24 months under § 2742.

Related Delaware DUI Record Pages

Seaford DUI cases roll up into the Sussex County court record.