Criminal Court Proceedings
Introduction to Criminal Process
Offense and Defendant Information
Information for defendants in criminal and traffic cases which are heard by the Court rather than paid by voluntary assessment
Criminal Continuance Process
How to request a continuance in your criminal or traffic case
Videophone system
The videophone allows the police, courts, and other participating agencies to conduct business without physically traveling among their offices
Bail Bonds
Bail is the amount of money a defendant must post to be released from custody until their trial is heard. Justice of the Peace bail bond companies.
Expungement/Pardon of Criminal Records
If the case was terminated, disposed of or concluded in the Justice of the Peace Court, the Petition for Expungement is filed with the Prothonotary Office located in Superior Court
Crime Victim Information
Information for persons who have been victims of crime
General Information
Delaware Uniform Rules of Evidence
Questions and Answers about the Rules of Evidence in the Justice of the Peace Court
Traffic
Traffic Tickets FAQ
Learn about your options if you receive a traffic ticket, including how to pay your ticket and how to plea not guilty and go to court.
Ticket Calculation
Sample Traffic Cases: fines, costs and statutory assessments
Points for motor vehicle offenses (off site link)
Driver's license over 18, FAQs
Judgments
Probation Before Judgment
Probation before judgment (PBJ) provides a means for a first offender to avoid having a conviction entered against him or her.
