Inmate Search 🔍 | Elsmere Bureau of Police Jail

Elsmere Bureau of Police Jail is a low security jail which falls under jurisdiction of city of Wilmington Police Department. The jail is maintained and operated by officers at Wilmington Police department. Elsmere Bureau of Police Jail is mainly used to temporarily hold new detainees before moving them to nearest county Jail. Usually it houses inmate for short period of time but in some cases it can also house inmates serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility and 3 meals daily. Sometimes detainees from nearby municipality or county are also housed in Elsmere Bureau of Police Jail.

Location

11 Poplar Avenue
Wilmington, Delaware 19805

Fax Number

302-998-9922

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Elsmere Bureau of Police Jail?

Elsmere Bureau of Police Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Elsmere Bureau of Police Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Wilmington police department at 302-998-1173 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Elsmere Bureau of Police Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Delaware inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Delaware.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Elsmere Bureau of Police Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 302-998-1173.

Elsmere Bureau of Police Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.