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.
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Video series on civil case process in the Delaware Courts
Includes videos on the steps of a lawsuit; starting, responding to and preparing your case; tips; and hearing information.
Available in Spanish: Proceso Civil en los Tribunales de Delaware
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