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The Delaware Supreme Court is the highest court in the State of Delaware. The Court has final appellate jurisdiction in criminal cases in which the sentence exceeds certain minimums, in civil cases as to final judgments and for certain other orders of the Court of Chancery, the Superior Court, and the Family Court. The Supreme Court has discretionary jurisdiction to issue writs of prohibition, quo warranto, certiorari, mandamus or to accept appeals of certain non-final orders or certified questions.

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April 3, 2018

New Procedures to Assist Self-Represented Litigants File Appeals

Starting today, people without attorneys who wish to file, in person, appeals to the Delaware Supreme Court in New Castle County should go to the law library, Suite 2500, in the Leonard Williams Justice Center. This marks what will be the first step in creating a new Resource Center – also sometimes..... Read more

March 6, 2018

New Rules Issued for the Court on the Judiciary

For a long time, Delaware has been unique in having as an aspect of its system of judicial discipline, a process in which a sole judicial officer, the Chief Justice, is expected to review incoming complaints and dismiss those that do not state a proper claim. In many bigger states, more elaborate procedures exist..... Read more

November 9, 2017

Justice Karen Valihura to participate in Panel on Women in Litigation

Justice Karen L. Valihura of the Delaware Supreme Court will be taking part in the national Women in Litigation Conference sponsored by the American Bar Association in Philadelphia on November 16, 2017 as part of a panel consisting of judges from around the country...... Read more

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Board of Bar Examiners

Considers applications for admission and results of examinations for admissions to the Delaware State Bar.

The Delaware Bar Examination will consist of the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), two Multistate Performance Tests (MPT) and eight essay questions on such subjects as listed in Board Rule 12. In addition the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is required (see Board Rule 8 for time restriction).

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Commission on Continuing Legal Education

This commission regulates legal education compliance for members of the Delaware State Bar Commission on Continuing Legal Education. In addition, the Commission reviews and processes CLE providers` applications for program approval.

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Lawyers Fund for Client Protection

The Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection is a fund created by the Delaware Supreme Court to provide monetary relief to clients who have suffered financial losses as a result of the dishonest conduct of lawyers. While acts of attorney dishonesty are the exceptions and not the rule, the Fund was established to show the good faith of all members of the Delaware Bar.

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Office of Disciplinary Counsel

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC") is an Arm of the Supreme Court of Delaware, which assists the Court in regulating the practice of law. In this capacity, the ODC is charged with evaluating, investigating, and, if warranted, prosecuting lawyer misconduct. All complaints regarding a Delaware lawyer's conduct should be directed to the ODC.

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Commission on Law & Technology

The Commission was created to develop and publish guidelines and best practices regarding the use of technology and the practice of law. The Commission was created by Order of the Supreme Court on July 1, 2013, and became effective on September 15, 2013. The Commission is composed of 21 members, who are appointed by the Court and serve three year terms.

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New Procedures to Assist Self-Represented Litigants File Appeals

New Rules Issued for the Court on the Judiciary

Justice Karen Valihura to participate in Panel on Women in Litigation

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