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.

Expungement/Pardon of Criminal Record

Superior Court

Family Court

Adult Juvenile

Court of Common Pleas

If the case was terminated, disposed of or concluded in the Court of Common Pleas, the Petition for Expungement is filed with the Prothonotary Office located in Superior Court.

Justice of the Peace Court

If the case was terminated, disposed of or concluded in the Justice of the Peace Court, the Petition for Expungement is filed with the Prothonotary Office located in Superior Court.

Petition for Pardon

Instructions and Forms for filing a petition for pardon