Odessa, Delaware Public Records

The bond and bail process in Delaware involves posting bail through the court system, and individuals can find information about recently arrested persons through the Department of Correction's resources.

Public safety is a top priority in Odessa, with the Odessa Police Department playing a vital role in maintaining security within the town. The police department works in conjunction with the New Castle County Sheriff's Office to ensure the well-being of local residents. For more serious criminal matters, the New Castle County Jail and Detention Facility provides a secure location for those facing charges. Individuals seeking information about arrests, criminal records, or the status of inmates can access these resources through official channels, promoting transparency and public awareness.

Odessa voters are served by the New Castle County Department of Elections, located at 87 Read's Way, New Castle, DE 19720, phone (302) 395-7700, website https://nccde.org/204/Elections. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and handles voter registration, election information, absentee ballots, and precinct assignments for all New Castle County residents including Odessa. Delaware residents can register to vote online at https://ivote.de.gov/ through the State of Delaware's online voter registration system, which requires a valid Delaware driver's license or ID card. The voter registration deadline is 24 days before any election. Delaware residents may also register in person at the County Elections Office or by mailing a completed voter registration form. Odessa, as an incorporated town, holds municipal elections for Town Council and Mayor; the Town of Odessa holds elections on the second Saturday in March for two-year terms. Information about local candidates, election dates, and ballot questions is available through Odessa Town Hall at (302) 378-2121 and posted at Town Hall, 105 Main Street. Odessa voters can find their assigned polling place using the Delaware Voter Registration Lookup at https://ivote.de.gov/voterlogin.aspx by entering name and date of birth or by contacting the New Castle County Department of Elections. Delaware election records publicly accessible include voter registration statistics, campaign finance reports through the Delaware Public Integrity Commission at https://epay.state.de.us/epic/, candidate filings, and precinct-level election results at https://elections.delaware.gov/. Delaware does not make individual voter registration lists publicly searchable online but does provide aggregate voter statistics. In the November 2024 presidential election, New Castle County reported approximately 63% voter turnout with over 360,000 ballots cast out of roughly 430,000 registered voters. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Odessa and New Castle County voters will decide several key races: Delaware's at-large U.S. House of Representatives seat (Delaware has no Senate race in 2026), all Delaware State Senate seats (even-numbered districts in New Castle County), all Delaware State House of Representatives seats, New Castle County Executive, New Castle County Council seats, and various local offices and referenda. Delaware permits no-excuse absentee voting; any registered voter may request an absentee ballot online at https://ivote.de.gov/, by mail, or in person at the County Elections Office. Absentee ballot requests must be received by the Friday before Election Day at 12:00 noon. Delaware also offers early in-person voting beginning the second Friday before Election Day. Completed absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day either by mail, drop box locations, or in person at the County Elections Office.