The Delaware State Courts will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day. Justice of the Peace Courts 11 (New Castle County), 7 (Kent County), and 3 (Sussex County) will remain open.

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, most Justice of the Peace Court locations will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Only Justice of the Peace Court 11 (New Castle County) and Court 7 (Kent County) will remain open 24 hours. Justice of the Peace Court 3 (Sussex County) will be open from 0600-2400 (no new cases after 2300).

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Use of Generic Court E-Mailboxes


Use of Generic Court E-Mailboxes

In an effort to make court operations more efficient, the Justice of the Peace Court has approved the following documents to be sent and received by using generic court e-mailboxes (see Justice of the Peace Hours & Locations for court e-mailbox addresses). All documents received by the court shall be reviewed for authenticity whenever judicial action is required for the case. The use of court e-mailboxes is not mandatory; however, the court encourages the use of these mailboxes if at all possible.

Criminal Courts

  1. Media requests
  2. Continuance requests
  3. Defensive driving certificates
  4. Out-of-state driving records
  5. Transfer requests
  6. Letters of Appearance from Attorneys
  7. Proof of insurance/registration
  8. Pleas in absentia forms

Civil Courts

  1. Continuance requests
  2. Answers to Complaint-Form 7
  3. Answers on Garnishments-Form 17A
  4. Counterclaims

NOTE: The use of the generic court e-mailboxes is not a substitute for e-filing.