The Delaware State Courts will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day. Justice of the Peace Courts 11 (New Castle County), 7 (Kent County), and 3 (Sussex County) will remain open.

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, most Justice of the Peace Court locations will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Only Justice of the Peace Court 11 (New Castle County) and Court 7 (Kent County) will remain open 24 hours. Justice of the Peace Court 3 (Sussex County) will be open from 0600-2400 (no new cases after 2300).

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e-Filing in the Justice of the Peace Court


The Justice of the Peace Court has implemented a new policy regarding e-filing. Policy Directive 08-232 (1st) sets forth the criteria establishing who is required to e-file. The JP Court has also established a list of reasons that a filing may be rejected by the Court. Review the rejected reason list prior to submitting your filing to avoid delays in the acceptance of your filing. The Order amending Rule 79.1, allows the Justice of the Peace Court to implement e-filing procedures. If you fall under the requirements for e-filing set forth in the policy directive, you must complete our online video-based course available on the eFlex Training Modules page.

When e-filing, electronic payment methods will require that you either use a credit card or a Court Account Application.

A complete users manual is available on the eFlex eFlex Training Modules page.


e-Filing with the Justice of the Peace Court