Sussex County Courts including Justice of the Peace Court 2, 4, and 17 will be closing at noon on Thursday, November 7th for Return Day. JP Court 14 will be closed the entire day due to proximity to Return Day events.

The Delaware State Courts will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 for Veterans 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 – 12PM (no new cases after 11:00PM).

 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.

Delaware Courts

 TRAFFIC ALERT - Road closures and construction delays at and around the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington - Fall 2024 to June 2026. Latest details on road closures.

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Court

Highlights


Road to Parking Garage at Leonard Williams Justice Center to partially close on Nov. 12, 2024 Visit traffic alert page.

November 6, 2024


The Honorable Christian Douglas Wright Joins The Court Of Chancery As Magistrate In Chancery

November 4, 2024


Delaware Supreme Court adopts interim policy providing guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence by judicial officers and court personnel

October 22, 2024


The Delaware Judiciary mourns the passing of retired Court of Common Pleas Judge Merrill C. Trader

October 14, 2024



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