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).

Leonard L. Williams Justice Center

TRAFFIC ALERT - Road closures and construction delays at and around the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington - Fall 2024 to June 2026.
Latest details on road closures.

Hours, Directions, & Policies


Hours of Operation


The Courthouse is open weekdays from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The Courthouse is handicapped accessible. If you have special needs and need help in the courthouse, please call 302-255-0476.


Public Policies


Portable Electronic Devices Policy
Cellular telephones and other personal electronic devices are allowed in court facilities with restrictions.


Food and Beverage Policy
The public is prohibited from bringing any beverage in an "open" container and/or "unsealed" plastic bottle containing consumable beverages. The public may bring food and beverages in non-glassed enclosed containers into the courthouse for consumption in the cafeteria only. No food or beverages may be consumed in any public area within the courthouse other than the cafeteria.


Firearms Policy
Weapons are not permitted in the Courthouse. This includes pocketknives, scissors, chains on a wallet, nail files, glass containers, etc.


Weather Emergency
The weather emergency line is 302-255-0555.


Public Transportation


For information on public transportation schedules and routes, please visit DART First State.


Directions




Directions to the Courthouse from the North
Take I-95 SOUTH
Take EXIT 7B towards Route 52/Delaware Avenue
At the light at the top of the ramp, take a LEFT onto DELAWARE AVENUE/52S
STAY LEFT at the split in the road (you will now be on 11th Street)
Turn RIGHT onto N. KING STREET
The Leonard L. Williams Justice Center will be on your left just after Sixth Street.


Directions to the Courthouse from the South
Take I-95 NORTH
TAKE the MARYLAND AVENUE/SR-4 exit - exit number 6 - towards MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD.
Stay straight to go onto S. ADAMS STREET
Turn RIGHT onto W. 4TH STREET/DE-9
Turn LEFT onto N. MARKET STREET
Turn RIGHT onto EAST 6th STREET
Turn RIGHT onto N. KING STREET