Welcome
to the Delaware
Justice of the Peace Court
As the place where justice starts, it is the mission of the Justice of
the Peace Court to serve the people of Delaware by efficient and accessible
administration of justice for all, and to treat all persons with integrity,
fairness, and respect. Legal Jurisdiction of the Justice of the Peace
Court is explained in our Jurisdiction section.
ePayments
The Justice of the Peace Court is pleased to present the option of paying traffic violations onine through the new DELJIS ePayment (electronic payment) system. To make an ePayment, please click here.
The Justice of the Peace Court has a new e-filing policy. To learn more about this policy, click here.
LANDLORDS AND TENANTS
You are invited to the next DELAWARE
LANDLORD/TENANT CODE SEMINAR. Come listen to legal professionals speak about the landlord/tenant code and what it means to you. Learn how to facilitate pre-court resolution and better understand the code. Know your options and have a full understanding of the legal process prior to going to court. The next date, time, and location will be posted at a later date. For further information, please call the Delaware Legal Help Link at 478-8850. Read more.
JP COURT 15 & 10 NOTICES
Please note that Justice of the Peace Court 15 will be closed for non-scheduled matters on Mondays and Tuesdays until further notice. Scheduled trials scheduled for Court 15 will still be held on these days. All business other than scheduled trials should be directed to other Justice of the Peace Court locations.
Court 10 will be closed on the 4pm – midnight shift on Fridays with the exception of Hispanic arraignment night. Court 10 will be closed for the 4pm – midnight shift on the following days: 6/12, 6/26, 7/3 (hol), 7/24 & 7/31.
