The Delaware State Courts will be closed Wednesday, December 25, 2024 for Christmas Day. Justice of the Peace Court 11 (New Castle County) and Court 7 (Kent County) will remain open 24 hours and Justice of the Peace Court 3 (Sussex County) will be open from 6AM – 12AM (no new cases after 11:00PM).

Superior Court

 PUBLIC WARNING ABOUT JURY SERVICE SCAM CALLS
Bogus phone calls are on the rise, making false claims about warrants, jury duty, fines and fees and fraudulently demanding immediate payment.

Jury Service Alert Notice

Jury Service Alert Notice regarding COVID-19 .
Jury Service Contact: New Castle - (302) 255-2491 / Kent - (302) 739-5328 / Sussex - (302) 856-5624

Superior Court Prothonotary Contact

New Castle: (302) 255-0735
Kent: (302) 735-1901
Sussex: (302) 855-7055

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Guidance


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Juror Duty
Juror Duty

Essential info on our hours, parking, security, pay, postponement, and jury selection. You can also find Juror's Daily Reporting Instructions.

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A to Z Index
A to Z Quick Find Index

Help yourself find information quickly and efficiently with the quick links A - Z index. Just click on a letter of the alphabet and see all pertinent information.

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Chambers
Chambers

Superior Court presides over criminal and civil cases. Find out information on our Judicial Officers and Judges. Also, view Superior Court Opinions, rules, and other useful information.

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Sexual Violence Protection Orders
Sexual Violence Protection Orders

Information and forms on where and how to file for a Sexual Violence Protection order along with help and support resources.

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ListServ
Listserv

Our listserv Members get the first alerts on vital new information and updates. Become a Superior Court Listserv Member today and get notifications now!






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Problem Solving Courts
Problem Solving Courts

These specialized courts have been driven by the desire of judges, prosecutors, attorneys, and our other partners to respond more effectively to crime and individual problems.

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Recent

News


16
DEC

Administrative Directive 2025-1 Assignment of Civil and Criminal Administration Judges

Effective Date January 1, 2025

01
NOV

PUBLIC WARNING ABOUT JURY SERVICE SCAM CALLS

Bogus phone calls are on the rise, making false claims about warrants, jury duty, fines and fees and fraudulently demanding immediate payment.

01
NOV

Administrative Directive 2024-2 Assignment of Judges (Complex Commerical Litigation)

Effective Date November 1, 2024

10
OCT

The Honorable Kathleen M. Vavala Takes the Oath of Office for Judge of the Superior Court of Delaware

24
SEPT

Administrative Order 2024-4 IN RE: Preparation of Court Transcripts During Work Hours (Smartmatic v. Newsmax)

09
SEPT

Delaware Superior Court President Judge Jan R. Jurden to retire Feb. 28, 2025

18
JULY

Administrative Directive 2024-1 Assignment of Judges (Civil and Criminal Administration) AMENDED

Effective Date July 17, 2024

27
JUN

Administrative Order 2024-3 Strategic Plan for Making the Court's Record

Effective Date June 27, 2024

16
MAY

Portrait of the Hon. Leonard L. Williams unveiled at court facility that bears his name

29
JAN

Administrative Order 2024-2 Mortgage Foreclosures and Related Possessory Pleadings

Effective Date January 29, 2024

26
JAN

Administrative Order 2024-1 Use of Personal Electronic Devices in Superior Court Courtrooms

12
JAN

The Honorable Kathleen M. Miller Takes the Oath of Office for Judge of the Superior Court of Delaware




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Get Ready for Jury Duty  

Watch the video below and discover what to expect when you come to a Delaware Court to serve as a Juror.




Contact Us  

Superior Court has offices in New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County. You can find the addresses and phone numbers for those offices below.


New Castle County
Leonard L. Williams Justice Center
(formerly New Castle County Courthouse)
500 North King Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
P: (302) 255-0800
(Building Opens at 8:30am)


Kent County
Kent County Courthouse
38 The Green
Dover, DE 19901
P: (302) 735-1900
(Building Opens at 8:15am)


Sussex County
Sussex County Courthouse
1 The Circle, Suite 2
Georgetown, DE 19947
P: (302) 855-7055
(Building Opens at 8:30am)



Recent

News

16
DEC

Administrative Directive 2025-1 Assignment of Civil and Criminal Administration Judges

Effective Date January 1, 2025


01
NOV

PUBLIC WARNING ABOUT JURY SERVICE SCAM CALLS

Bogus phone calls are on the rise, making false claims about warrants, jury duty, fines and fees and fraudulently demanding immediate payment.


01
NOV

Administrative Directive 2024-2 Assignment of Judges (Complex Commerical Litigation)

Effective Date November 1, 2024


10
OCT

The Honorable Kathleen M. Vavala Takes the Oath of Office for Judge of the Superior Court of Delaware


24
SEPT

Administrative Order 2024-4 IN RE: Preparation of Court Transcripts During Work Hours (Smartmatic v. Newsmax)


09
SEPT

Delaware Superior Court President Judge Jan R. Jurden to retire Feb. 28, 2025


18
JULY

Administrative Directive 2024-1 Assignment of Judges (Civil and Criminal Administration) AMENDED

Effective Date July 17, 2024


27
JUN

Administrative Order 2024-3 Strategic Plan for Making the Court's Record

Effective Date June 27, 2024


16
MAY

Portrait of the Hon. Leonard L. Williams unveiled at court facility that bears his name


29
JAN

Administrative Order 2024-2 Mortgage Foreclosures and Related Possessory Pleadings

Effective Date January 29, 2024


26
JAN

Administrative Order 2024-1 Use of Personal Electronic Devices in Superior Court Courtrooms


12
JAN

The Honorable Kathleen M. Miller Takes the Oath of Office for Judge of the Superior Court of Delaware


1
JAN

Administrative Directive 2024-1 Assignment of Judges (Civil and Criminal Administration)

Effective Date January 1, 2024



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