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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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Temporary Procedures
Effective June 8th Until Further Notice

Prothonotary Statewide Contacts

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

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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

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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

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MAY

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

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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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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)