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The Delaware Judiciary Response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

The Delaware Judiciary Response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
The spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a significant public health concern and has affected the daily operation of the Delaware Court system. The Delaware Judiciary, in conjunction with our partners at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) and our justice system partners, is continually evaluating our ongoing response to the pandemic. Please find below the latest statements and advisories from the Delaware Judiciary regarding COVID-19.


Reopening Plan

Statements & Press Releases

Court Orders & Info

General Advisories


Latest News & Information
 The Delaware Judiciary returned to normal operations on July 13, 2021.
 Mask Mandate lifted March 2, 2022.
02-28-2022 Delaware Judiciary lifts mandatory mask order in all Delaware Court facilities on March 2, 2022
View Order: In Re Additional COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
01-28-2022 Court of Chancery has issued Standing Order No. 9 concerning the continued use of Unsworn Declarations
09-10-2021 Judicial Branch announces lifting of collections moratorium effective immediately
07-15-2021 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Standing Order No. 7 Concerning Lifting of the COVID-19 Judicial Emergency
09-14-2020 Delaware Courts resume issuing “failure to appear” bench warrants—Courts stopped issuing certain warrants at start of the pandemic
09-11-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Administrative Order 2020-1—In Re: Procedures for Landlord/Tenant Matters

Public Reopening Plan

Public Reopening Plan

02-28-2022 Delaware Judiciary lifts mandatory mask order in all Delaware Court facilities on March 2, 2022
View Order: In Re Additional COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
12-09-2021 Supreme Court has issued In Re Additional COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
11-15-2021 Court of Chancery has issued Standing Order No. 8 concerning the use of Unsworn Declarations
07-12-2021 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Standing Order No. 7 Concerning Lifting of the COVID-19 Judicial Emergency
06-29-2021 Delaware Courts to lift judicial emergency on July 13, 2021 and lift mask mandate for the fully vaccinated on July 1, 2021
View order: Administrative Order No. 22—Extension of Judicial Emergency

Los tribunales de Delaware revocarán la orden de emergencia judicial a partir del 13 de julio, y la del uso obligatorio de mascarillas a partir del 1º de julio para personas que están completamente vacunadas
05-26-2021 Delaware Courts move to Phase 3 of reopening plan, restart jury trials June 1; Chief Justice extends judicial emergency to July 2, 2021
View order: Administrative Order No. 21—Extension of Judicial Emergency
05-20-2021 Administrative Order No. 20—Modification of Administrative Orders Regarding the Use of Face Masks or Coverings in Court Facilities
04-30-2021 Emergency extended another 30 days—jury trials to resume on June 1
03-12-2021 Chief Justice statement on Courts moving to Phase 3 in June
11-16-2020 Delaware Courts pause jury trials in response to increasing COVID 19 cases
Delaware Court facilities remain open, but will transition back to Phase Two restrictions, grand jury proceedings, bench trials, and hearings will continue
Administrative Order No. 13—Return To Phase 2 of the Reopening Plan
10-02-2020 Delaware Courts move to a modified Phase 3 of reopening plan; Chief Justice extends judicial emergency to Nov. 4, 2020
Administrative Order No. 11—Extension of Judicial Emergency
09-14-2020 Delaware Courts resume issuing “failure to appear” bench warrants—Courts stopped issuing certain warrants at start of the pandemic
09-04-2020 Delaware Judiciary unveils plan to resume jury trials in October, extends emergency until Oct. 5, 2020
View order: Administrative Order No. 10—Extension of Judicial Emergency
View plan: Plan to resume jury trials in October
07-13-2020 Delaware Judiciary Unveils Changes at Leonard L. Williams Justice Center to Protect Public and Staff During the Pandemic VIEW PHOTOS
07-06-2020 Delaware Judiciary extends emergency, maintains Phase Two in reopening plan.
06-05-2020 The Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 7 that adopts and enacts the recommendations of the Courts Reopening Committee.
05-29-2020 Delaware Judiciary unveils pubic reopening plan .
El Poder Judicial de Delaware revela plan de reapertura
Phased approach recommended by Courts Reopening Committee to begin week of June 8, 2020. Date to resume normal operations not set; new procedures will involve wearing masks and social distancing inside court facilities.

Statements & Press Releases

Statements and Press Releases

02-28-2022 Delaware Judiciary lifts mandatory mask order in all Delaware Court facilities on March 2, 2022
View Order: In Re Additional COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
12-09-2021 Supreme Court has issued In Re Additional COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
11-15-2021 Court of Chancery has issued Standing Order No. 8 concerning the use of Unsworn Declarations
09-20-2021 Court of Chancery has issued Standing Order No. 7 concerning the use of Unsworn Declarations
09-10-2021 Judicial Branch announces lifting of collections moratorium effective immediately
09-10-2021 Town Hall update on COVID-19 with Chief Justice Seitz and Dr. Alfred E. Bacon, III, M.D. via Zoom.
The State of COVID-19 Town Hall slides—Dr. Alfred Bacon III

08-11-2021 Delaware Courts to restore mask mandate on Monday, August 16, 2021 to combat the COVID-19 Delta variant
Los tribunales de Delaware restituyen la orden del uso obligatorio de mascarillas a partir del 16 de agosto, 2021, para combatir la variante Delta del COVID-19
07-15-2021 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Standing Order No. 7 Concerning Lifting of the COVID-19 Judicial Emergency
07-12-2021 Court of Chancery has issued Standing Order No. 6 concerning the use of Unsworn Declarations
06-29-2021 Delaware Courts to lift judicial emergency on July 13, 2021 and lift mask mandate for the fully vaccinated on July 1, 2021
View order: Administrative Order No. 22—Extension of Judicial Emergency

Los tribunales de Delaware revocarán la orden de emergencia judicial a partir del 13 de julio, y la del uso obligatorio de mascarillas a partir del 1º de julio para personas que están completamente vacunadas
05-26-2021 Delaware Courts move to Phase 3 of reopening plan, restart jury trials June 1; Chief Justice extends judicial emergency to July 2, 2021
View order: Administrative Order No. 21—Extension of Judicial Emergency
05-24-2021 Town Hall update on COVID-19 with Chief Justice Seitz and Dr. Alfred E. Bacon, III, M.D. via Zoom in advance of moving to Phase 3 of the Courts Reopening Plan on June 1.
The State of COVID-19 Town Hall slides—Dr. Alfred Bacon III

05-20-2021 Administrative Order No. 20—Modification of Administrative Orders Regarding the Use of Face Masks or Coverings in Court Facilities
04-30-2021 Emergency extended another 30 days—jury trials to resume on June 1
04-15-2021 Town Hall update on COVID-19 with Chief Justice Seitz and Dr. Alfred E. Bacon, III, M.D. via Zoom. The discussion centers around the current state of COVID-19 in Delaware, an update on treatment and the vaccine.
The State of COVID-19 Town Hall slides—Dr. Alfred Bacon III

03-31-2021 Chief Justice extends Judicial Emergency to May 3, 2021 — Administrative Order No. 18—Extension of Judicial Emergency
03-12-2021 Chief Justice statement on Courts moving to Phase 3 in June
03-03-2021 Chief Justice extends Judicial Emergency to April 3, 2021 — Administrative Order No. 17—Extension of Judicial Emergency
02-04-2021 Town Hall update on COVID-19 with Chief Justice Seitz and Dr. Alfred E. Bacon, III, M.D. via Zoom. The discussion centers around the current state of COVID-19 in Delaware, an update on treatment and the vaccine.
The State of COVID-19 Town Hall slides—Dr. Alfred Bacon III

01-28-2021 Chief Justice extends Judicial Emergency to March 4, 2021 — Administrative Order No. 16—Extension of Judicial Emergency
12-30-2020 Chief Justice signs order extending Judicial Emergency to Feb. 3, 2020 — Administrative Order No. 15—Extension of Judicial Emergency
12-02-2020 Chief Justice extends Judicial Emergency another 30 days to Jan. 3, 2021 — Administrative Order No. 14—Extension of Judicial Emergency
11-18-2020 Town Hall update on COVID 19 with Chief Justice Seitz and Dr. Alfred Bacon 11/18/20
11-16-2020 Delaware Courts pause jury trials in response to increasing COVID 19 cases
Delaware Court facilities remain open, but will transition back to Phase Two restrictions, grand jury proceedings, bench trials, and hearings will continue
Administrative Order No. 13—Return To Phase 2 of the Reopening Plan
11-02-2020 Chief Justice extends judicial emergency to Dec 4, 2020
Administrative Order No. 12—Extension of Judicial Emergency
10-02-2020 Delaware Courts move to a modified Phase 3 of reopening plan; Chief Justice extends judicial emergency to Nov. 4, 2020
Administrative Order No. 11—Extension of Judicial Emergency
09-14-2020 Delaware Courts resume issuing “failure to appear” bench warrants—Courts stopped issuing certain warrants at start of the pandemic
09-04-2020 Delaware Judiciary unveils plan to resume jury trials in October, extends emergency until Oct. 5, 2020
View order: Administrative Order No. 10—Extension of Judicial Emergency
View plan: Plan to resume jury trials in October
08-12-2020 Delaware Supreme Court adopts limited practice privilege for 2020 Bar Applicants Court’s order will allow many law school graduates who were unable to take the Bar Exam due to the pandemic to begin their legal careers in Delaware while waiting to sit for the 2021 Bar Exam.
08-06-2020 Chief Justice extends Judicial Emergency to Sept. 5, 2020, maintains Phase Two in reopening plan
07-08-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Standing Order No. 5 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures and Scheduling of Cases
07-08-2020 Delaware Board of Bar Examiners announce 2020 Bar Exam to be held at Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington September 9 – 11
07-06-2020 Justice of the Peace Court Has Resumed Operations and Reminds the Public that They Must Respond to Notices to Appear
07-06-2020 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 8—Extension of Judicial Emergency
07-01-2020 Gov. Carney, AG Jennings, DSHA, Delaware Judiciary Announce Joint Effort on Foreclosure & Eviction Prevention
06-30-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has provided information regarding theCOVID-19 LLT Rejection Process
06-30-2020 Family Court has issued Standing Order #3 Regarding Civil Filing By Email During and After the COVID-19 State of Emergency
06-30-2020 Family Court announced the addition of Rule 79.2 to the Family Court Rules of Civil Procedure in relation to filing in civil cases by email. View the Order Adding Rule 79.2 to the Family Court Rules of Civil Procedure, effective July 1, 2020
06-23-2020 Parent Education Classes Now Available Online During COVID-19 Emergency
06-16-2020 Court of Common Please releases additional information regarding scheduling of cases for June and July 2020 in New Castle County.
06-12-2020 Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. of the Supreme Court of Delaware has issued a Statement to the Judiciary and the Delaware Bar
06-12-2020 The Supreme Court has issued IN RE COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
06-08-2020 The Court of Chancery has issued Courtroom Protocols that are being implemented, effective June 8, 2020, in conjunction with the reopening of the courthouses.
06-08-2020 Updated  Family Court bail update.
 Bail for Family Court cases may be posted Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm at any of the Family Court locations. Please call Family Court prior to appearing at the location so that we will be prepared when you arrive: New Castle County, Kent County, Sussex County.
06-08-2020 Updated  Court of Common Pleas bail update.
Beginning June 8, 2020, bail bondsmen should use the process in place prior to COVID-19 of submitting paperwork through e-mail to the court and someone will contact them to schedule a time they are able to come in. Also beginning June 8, 2020, data miners and media should contact the below to schedule an appointment with a one-hour time slot to enter the courthouse for research purposes.
New Castle County – Tomika Aiken at 302-255-0901
Kent County – Julie Brooks at 302-735-3925
Sussex County – Shelly Swafford – 302-858-5756
06-03-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Standing Order No. 4 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
06-02-2020 As a result of the COVID-19 social distancing needs, Family Court has posted a form for collecting contact information for remote hearings.
Comuníquese con el Tribunal de Familia para proporcionar sus datos para una audiencia remota (Contact Information for Remote Hearing Submission)
05-29-2020 As a result of the COVID-19 social distancing needs, the Justice of the Peace Court is offering different ways to resolve cases including holding hearings remotely, if and when possible. Such accommodation can be made through a Request for Defendant Contact Information.
05-14-2020 Court of Chancery has issued Standing Order No. 5, Extension of Standing Order No. 4 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
05-14-2020 Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. extends Judicial Emergency to June 13, 2020
Administrative Order No. 6—Extension of Judicial Emergency

El Presidente del Tribunal Supremo Collins J. Seitz, Jr. extiende la Emergencia Judicial hasta el 13 de junio de 2020
05-11-2020 Delaware Bar exam postponed until September
05-01-2020 Family Court has posted instructions for Zoom meetings: Zoom meeting instructions  /  Zoom—información e instrucciones
04-30-2020 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 5—Use of Face Masks/Coverings in Court Facilities
04-23-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Standing Order No. 3 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
04-15-2020 Court of Chancery has issued Standing Order No. 4, Extension of Standing Order No. 2 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
04-15-2020 Superior Court has issued Standing Order No. 6 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
04-14-2020 Superior Court has issued Amended Standing Order No. 4 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
04-14-2020 Judicial Emergency and closure of Delaware Court facilities to the public extended to May 14, 2020
04-08-2020 Statement from the Delaware Judiciary on court collections during the COVID-19 emergency
04-06-2020 The Supreme Court has issued an order easing certain Continuing Legal Education (CLE) rules during the COVID emergency
04-06-2020 The Court of Chancery has issued an updated Standing Order (No. 3) Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
04-06-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued a statement on bail during the COVID-19 emergency
04-03-2020 Superior Court has issued Standing Order No. 5 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
04-01-2020 Family Court has issued a statement on the impact of the State of Emergency on Family Court custody and visitation orders
04-01-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Civil Case Frequently Asked Questions
03-30-2020 Statement from Delaware Family Court on posting bail during the COVID-19 emergency
03-30-2020 Superior Court issues Standing Order No. 4 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
03-27-2020 Court of Common Pleas has issued a Statement to elaborate on procedures in the Court of Common Pleas in accordance with the Supreme Court’s Administrative Order No. 3
03-24-2020 To address questions concerning Supreme Court appeals during the current COVID-19 emergency, the Supreme Court has issued FAQs for attorneys and self-represented litigants (no longer available)
03-23-2020 Delaware Family Court details procedures during COVID-19 restrictions — Family Court will continue to handle emergency requests for Protection from Abuse Orders, emergency child welfare, custody, visitation, and guardianship matters, and limited adult criminal and juvenile delinquency matters.
Contact the Domestic Violence Advocacy Program (DVAP) at 302-255-2609 for help with Protection From Abuse filings. Please review this DVAP document for more information.

El Tribunal de Familia del Estado Delaware explica en detalle los procedimientos durante las restricciones del COVID-19. — El Tribunal de Familia continuará trabajando solicitudes de emergencia para las órdenes de protección contra abuso, de bienestar infantil, custodia, visitas y asuntos de tutela, asuntos penales limitados de adultos y delincuencia juvenil.
03-22-2020 Statement from the Delaware Court of Common Pleas on scheduling and bail during the COVID-19 emergency
03-22-2020 Letter From Court Administration To All Court Employees
03-22-2020 Delaware Court facilities ordered closed to the public until April 15, 2020
Se ordena que todos los juzgados de Delaware permanezcan cerrados al público hasta abril 15, 2020

The Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order #3—Statewide Judiciary Restricted Operations and the Temporary Suspension of Statues of Limitations, Filing Deadlines and Notarization Requirements in All Courts
03-20-2020 Follow up on precautionary closure of Georgetown Family Court Courthouse—Employee found not to have COVID-19Update
Sussex County Family Court Courthouse closed for decontamination as precautionary measure—A court employee fell ill with suspected COVID-19 symptoms
03-19-2020 Court payment centers closed until further notice—Closure is a precautionary measure against the spread of the COVID-19 virus
03-18-2020 Delaware Supreme Court announcement cancelling oral arguments through May 2020
03-16-2020 Letter from Court Administration to All Court Employees (March 15, 2020)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions
03-15-2020 Superior Court has Suspended Jury Trials until April 15, 2020 in a Standing Order Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
03-14-2020 Supreme Court Press Release: Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Declares Judicial Emergency: Emergency order keeps courts open but allows flexibility in scheduling and suspends speedy trial guidelines
03-14-2020 Delaware Justice of the Peace Court Press Release:Delaware Justice of the Peace Court issues new standing order to help limit the spread of COVID-19 virus
03-12-2020 Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware Due to a Public Health Threat
03-12-2020 Letter from Court Administration to All Court Employees
03-11-2020 The Administrative Office of the Courts has provided general information on Covid-19.
If you are are experiencing symptoms of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), please call the Division of Public Health at 1-888-295-5156.

Si tiene síntomas del coronavirus 2019 (2019-nCov), llame al departamento de salud pública (Division of Public Health, en inglés) al 1-888-295-5156.
03-06-2020 The Administrative Office of the Courts has issued a Statement on the Delaware Judiciary’s response to Covid-19 PDF opens in new window

Court Orders & Information

Court Orders and Statements

Supreme Court Orders
02-28-2022 Supreme Court has issued In Re Additional COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
12-09-2021 Supreme Court has issued In Re Additional COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
08-11-2021 Supreme Court has issued In Re Additional COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
06-29-2021 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 22—Extension of Judicial Emergency
05-26-2021 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 21—Extension of Judicial Emergency
05-20-2021 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 20—Modification of Administrative Orders Regarding the Use of Face Masks or Coverings in Court Facilities
04-30-2021 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 19—Extension of Judicial Emergency
03-31-2021 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 18—Extension of Judicial Emergency
03-19-2021 Supreme Court has issued In Re Modification of the Requirements Under Supreme Court Rule 52(a)(8)
03-03-2021 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 17—Extension of Judicial Emergency
01-28-2021 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 16—Extension of Judicial Emergency
12-30-2020 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 15—Extension of Judicial Emergency
12-02-2020 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 14—Extension of Judicial Emergency
11-16-2020 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 13—Return To Phase 2 of the Reopening Plan
11-02-2020 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 12—Extension of Judicial Emergency
10-02-2020 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 11—Extension of Judicial Emergency
09-04-2020 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 10—Extension of Judicial Emergency   Exhibit 1—Jury Management Plan
08-12-2020 Supreme Court has issued August 12, 2020 Order Regarding Certified Limited Practice Privilege for 2020 Delaware Bar Applicants
08-06-2020 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 9—Extension of Judicial Emergency
07-06-2020 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 8—Extension of Judicial Emergency
06-12-2020 Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. of the Supreme Court of Delaware has issued a Statement to the Judiciary and the Delaware Bar
06-12-2020 The Supreme Court has issued IN RE COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
06-05-2020 The Supreme Court has issued IN RE Modification of the Requirements Under Supreme Court Rule 52(a)(8) PDF opens in new window
06-05-2020 The Supreme Court has issued an order requiring the filing of paper copies beginning on July 1, 2020
06-05-2020 The Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 7—Extension of Judicial Emergency
05-13-2020 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 6—Extension of Judicial Emergency
04-30-2020 Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 5—Use of Face Masks/Coverings in Court Facilities
04-14-2020 The Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 4—Extension of Judicial Emergency
04-06-2020 The Supreme Court has issued an order easing certain Continuing Legal Education (CLE) rules during the COVID emergency
03-24-2020 The Supreme Court has issued COVID-19 FAQs for Supreme Court Appeals (no longer available)
03-22-2020 The Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order No. 3—Statewide Judiciary Restricted Operations and the Temporary Suspension of Statues of Limitations, Filing Deadlines and Notarization Requirements in All Courts
03-19-2020 The Supreme Court has issued an order regarding Delaware Rules for Continuing Education
03-16-2020 The Supreme Court has issued an Order Suspending Paper Copies
03-14-2020 In the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware Order Declaring a Judicial Emergency
03-09-2020 The Delaware Supreme Court has issued a Standing Order Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
Court of Chancery Orders
01-28-2022 Court of Chancery has issued Standing Order No. 9 concerning the continued use of Unsworn Declarations
11-15-2021 Court of Chancery has issued Standing Order No. 8 concerning the use of Unsworn Declarations
09-20-2021 Court of Chancery has issued Standing Order No. 7 concerning the use of Unsworn Declarations
07-12-2021 Court of Chancery has issued Standing Order No. 6 concerning the use of Unsworn Declarations
06-08-2020 The Court of Chancery has issued Courtroom Protocols that are being implemented, effective June 8, 2020, in conjunction with the reopening of the courthouses.
05-14-2020 Court of Chancery has issued Standing Order No. 5, Extension of Standing Order No. 4 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
04-15-2020 Court of Chancery has issued Standing Order No. 4, Extension of Standing Order No. 2 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
04-06-2020 The Court of Chancery has issued an updated Standing Order (No. 3) Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
03-23-2020 Statement from the Court of Chancery Concerning Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 3
03-16-2020 The Court of Chancery has issued an updated Standing Order Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures (3/16/2020)
03-06-2020 The Court of Chancery has issued a Standing Order Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
Superior Court Orders
09-01-2022 Rescinding Amended Superior Court's Standing Order No. 8 (09/01/2022)
Amended Superior Court's Standing Order No. 8 - Unsworn Declarations (COVID-19) (01-04-2022)
Superior Court has issued Superior Court's Standing Order No. 8 - Unsworn Declarations (COVID-19) (10-06-2021)
05-19-2020 Superior Court has issued Standing Order No. 7 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
04-15-2020 Superior Court has issued Standing Order No. 6 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
04-14-2020 Superior Court has issued Amended Standing Order No. 4 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
04-03-2020 Superior Court has issued Standing Order No. 5 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
03-30-2020 Superior Court has issued Standing Order No. 4 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
03-18-2020 Superior Court has issued Standing Order No. 3 Suspending "Courtesy" Copies to Chambers
03-15-2020 Superior Court has Suspended Jury Trials until April 15, 2020 in a Standing Order Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
03-10-2020 Superior Court has issued a Standing Order Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
03-09-2020 Superior Court has issued a NOTICE TO PERSONS SUMMONED FOR JURY SERVICE.
If you are experiencing symptoms of the flu or the COVID-19 virus, or you have been exposed to someone known to have the flu or COVID-19 virus, please call jury services and they will reschedule you.
Family Court Orders
06-30-2020 Family Court has issued Standing Order #3 Regarding Civil Filing By Email During and After the COVID-19 State of Emergency
06-30-2020 Family Court announced the addition of Rule 79.2 to the Family Court Rules of Civil Procedure in relation to filing in civil cases by email. View the Order Adding Rule 79.2 to the Family Court Rules of Civil Procedure, effective July 1, 2020
06-23-2020 Parent Education Classes Now Available Online During COVID-19 Emergency
06-02-2020 As a result of the COVID-19 social distancing needs, Family Court has posted a form for collecting contact information for remote hearings.
Comuníquese con el Tribunal de Familia para proporcionar sus datos para una audiencia remota (Contact Information for Remote Hearing Submission)
05-01-2020 Family Court has posted instructions for Zoom meetings: Zoom meeting instructions  /  Zoom—información e instrucciones
04-01-2020 The impact of the State of Emergency on Family Court custody and visitation orders
03-30-2020 Statement from Delaware Family Court on posting bail during the COVID-19 emergency
03-20-2020 Family Court has issued Standing Order #2 regarding Filings during the COVID-19 State of Emergency
Family Court Frequently Asked Questions—Filing during the COVID-19 Judicial Emergency
03-13-2020 Family Court has issued a Standing Order Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
Court of Common Pleas Orders
06-16-2020 Court of Common Pleas releases additional information regarding scheduling of cases for June and July 2020 in New Castle County.
03-27-2020 Court of Common Pleas has issued a Statement to elaborate on procedures in the Court of Common Pleas in accordance with the Supreme Court’s Administrative Order No. 3
03-22-2020 Statement from the Delaware Court of Common Pleas on scheduling and bail during the COVID-19 emergency
03-13-2020 Court of Common Pleas has issued a new standing order to help limit the spread of COVID-19 virus
03-12-2020 Court of Common Pleas has issued a Standing Order Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
Justice of the Peace Court Orders
07-15-2021 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Standing Order No. 7 Concerning Lifting of the COVID-19 Judicial Emergency
12-14-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Standing Order No. 6 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures and Scheduling of Cases
09-11-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Administrative Order 2020-1—In Re: Procedures for Landlord/Tenant Matters
07-08-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Standing Order No. 5 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures and Scheduling of Cases
06-30-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has provided information regarding the COVID-19 LLT Rejection Process
06-03-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Standing Order No. 4 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
05-18-2020 As a result of the COVID-19 social distancing needs, the Justice of the Peace Court is offering different ways to resolve cases including holding hearings remotely, if and when possible. Such accommodation can be made through a Request for Defendant Contact Information.
04-23-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Standing Order No. 3 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
04-06-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued a statement on bail during the COVID-19 emergency
04-01-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Civil Case Frequently Asked Questions
03-27-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued Standing Order No. 2 Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
03-14-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued a new standing order to help limit the spread of COVID-19 virus
03-13-2020 Justice of the Peace Court has issued a Standing Order Concerning COVID-19 Precautionary Measures

Non-Judicial Agencies

03-31-2020 Office of the Child Advocate (OCA):
Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) issued a statement on the impact of COVID-19 and how OCA can continue to provide support to children and families during this crisis, and added an online referral link to OCA if you believe a child would benefit from his or her own independent legal representation.
5-29-2020 Court Interpreter Program:
All court interpreter exams have been indefinitely postponed. If you have any questions, please contact the program coordinator via email at jennifer.figueira@delaware.gov.
03-25-2020 Court Interpreter Program:
The Court Interpreter Program will be rescheduling the April 2020 written exams.
03-24-2020 Delaware Nursing Home Quality Assurance Commission (DNHRQAC):
Delaware Nursing Home Quality Assurance Commission (DNHRQAC) issued a statement regarding public meetings: Due to COVID-19 State of Delaware Public Health Emergency Order, the next DNHRQAC meeting has not been determined.

General Advisories

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For the latest information on the COVID-19 please visit the State of Delaware's informational website on COVID-19. If you have any questions you can contact the State’s Department of Public Health Coronavirus call center by phone at 1-866-408-1899 or by email at DPHCall@delaware.gov.