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).

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Justice of the Peace Court 17 - Sussex County


Justice of the Peace Court 17 building

Address:
Justice of the Peace Court 17
23730 Shortly Road
Georgetown, DE 19947

Jurisdiction: Civil

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Cash and credit cards are NOT accepted for payment after 3:30 p.m.

Phone Number: 302-856-1447

Generic Court e-mailbox: JPCourt17@delaware.gov
NOTE: To ensure compliance with credit card industry regulations, the Court does not accept credit card payments transmitted via e-mail.

Parking: Parking is available in lot.

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Justice of the Peace Court 17 is located at 23730 Shortly Road in Georgetown.