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).

  1. Delaware Courts
  2. Justice of the Peace Court

Brochures, Videos and Interactive Forms


The following videos, brochures and interactive forms are available from the Justice of the Peace Court to help you in filing or defending your case. Please feel free to ask the clerk for any of the following free materials.


Brochures

How to File and Defend a Civil Action in the Justice of the Peace Court

Sample Complaints

How to File and Defend a Summary Possession Action in the Justice of the Peace Court

Questions and Answers About the Rules of Evidence in the Justice of the Peace Court


Videos

Civil Proceedings in the Justice of the Peace Court


Interactive Forms

Landlord Tenant Summary Possession

Return of Security Deposit

Debt

Replevin

Trespass


Other Information

What to Expect at Trial in the Justice of the Peace Court