The Delaware State Courts will be closed on Tuesday, November 5th for Election 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 – 12PM (no new cases after 11:00PM).

Sussex County Courts including Justice of the Peace Court 2, 4, and 17 will be closing at noon on Thursday, November 7th for Return Day. JP Court 14 will be closed the entire day due to proximity to Return Day events.

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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.