The Sussex County Courthouse is closed today March 28, 2024, due to a water leak.

The Delaware State Courts will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024 in observance of Good Friday. 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-Midnight (no new cases after 11PM).

Resources & Training



ChildFirst Training


The ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training, a program of the Zero Abuse Project, is designed for child abuse professionals, law enforcement, social workers, prosecutors, child attorneys, and forensic interviewers. The week-long training covers child development, memory and suggestibility, testifying in court, legal issues and preparing children for court. The training is a combination of lecture, discussion, recorded interviews, practice exercises, and a mock interview.

The ChildFirst® training was designed by child abuse professionals and includes recorded interviews with victims of child sexual abuse. The course follows the multidisciplinary approach and is approved by the National Children’s Alliance to meet accreditation standards.


Upcoming Trainings

2024 Training Dates: February 26, 2024 – March 1 2024

Registration will open on January 2, 2024.

For more information, please email OCA.Training@Delaware.gov



Wilmington
900 King Street
Suite 350
Wilmington, DE 19801
Main line: (302) 255-1730
Fax: (302) 577-6831

Dover
400 Court Street
Dover, DE 19901
Fax: (302) 672-1125

Georgetown
6 West Market Street
Suite 2
Georgetown, DE 19947
Main line: (302) 856-5720
Fax: (302) 677-7027