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.
Some Court Proceedings Are VirtualThe Court of Common Pleas has resumed Jury and Non-Jury trials. All trials are in-person and you must appear at the courthouse as scheduled. For information on hearings proceeding via zoom, please visit the Zoom page. Information on jury trial proceedings in New Castle County. |
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 to come in. 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 – Michelle Jackson at 302-255-0913 Kent County – Julie Brooks at 302-735-3925 Sussex County – Shelly Swafford – 302-858-5756 |
New Email Address for Victims Receiving Restitution PaymentsThere is a new email address for victims receiving restitution payments. Please send change of address information to CCP_VICADDRESSCHANGE@DELAWARE.GOV |
The mission of the Delaware Court of Common Pleas is to provide a neutral forum for the people and institutions of Delaware, in the resolution of everyday problems, disputes, and more complex legal matters in a fair, professional, efficient, and practical manner. Legal Jurisdiction of the Court of Common Pleas is explained in the Jurisdiction section. Information about the most frequently requested information can be found below.
A Welcome Message From Chief Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Carl C. Danberg.
The Court of Common Pleas has a wide jurisdiction that includes Criminal and Civil cases.
There are nine judges of the Court of Common Pleas. Each Judge is nominated by the Governor for a term of 12 years.
Discover why the Court of Common Pleas has an ancient and noble lineage.
Policies and procedures that govern how the Court of Common Pleas operates.
Read the Bail, Civil, and Criminal rules of the Court of Common Pleas.
eFiling of civil cases is available in the Court of Common Pleas and is required in certain cases.
Pay your fines over the phone 24/7 with no case number required using the new Automated Payment System.
Access civil case information 24-hours a day by searching a person's name, business name or case type.
An overview of the Mediation Program including general information, pending court cases and community cases.
October 14, 2024
The Delaware Judiciary mourns the passing of retired Court of Common Pleas Judge Merrill C. Trader, who served on the bench for 36 years, leaving a lasting legacy of dedication, mentorship, and judicial excellence.