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).

Justice of the Peace Court Appeals of Civil Cases to the Court of Common Pleas


Plaintiff Below Instructions

General Instructions

Plaintiff Below Instructions

What Happens if I Fail to File These Documents and Pay All Fees?

What Happens After I File my Documents and Pay All Fees?

What is a Pre-trial Conference?

Sample Forms

Notice of Appeal

Praecipe

Summons on Appeal

Complaint

Complete Plaintiff Below Instruction packet in pdf

Defendant Below Instructions

General Instructions

Defendant Below Instructions

What is a Pre-trial Conference?

What Happens if I Fail to File These Documents and Pay All Fees?

What Happens if a Money Judgment Was Rendered Against Me in the Justice of the Peace Court and I Wish to Appeal?

Sample Forms

Notice of Appeal

Praecipe

Summons on Appeal

Answer

Certificate of Service

Complete Defendant Below Instruction packet in pdf