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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The Justice of the Peace Court strives to ensure the dissemination of timely, accurate public information. The information contained in this site is provided for your use and convenience. It is subject to change without notice. This information is not legal advice and not a substitute for seeking legal advice from an attorney. This information is not binding on the court if incorrect or misunderstood. Some of the information contained in the following Policy Directives may no longer be current. The Justice of the Peace Court disclaims liability for any error or omission.

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343 Policy Directives

File Number Title Category Revision
PD80-05(3rd) In Forma Pauperis Financial Eligibility Guidelines Policy 07/02/2024
PD238(REV) PENALTIES & COSTS FOR RED-LIGHT CAMERA CIVIL VIOLATIONS CONTESTED IN JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURT Policy 02/15/2024
PD266(REV) ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULES (AWS) Policy 02/01/2024
PD178(1ST) TITLE TO ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY Policy 01/03/2024
PD273 DETAINEES IN JP COURT LOCATIONS Policy 12/05/2023
PD272 BAIL REVOCATION FOR PERSONS CHARGED WITH A VIOLENT FELONY WHILE RELEASED ON BAIL FOR A VIOLENT FELONY Policy 11/30/2023
PD243(REV) USE OF SICK LEAVE AND ANNUAL LEAVE Policy 08/16/2023
PD243 USE OF SICK LEAVE AND ANNUAL LEAVE Policy 08/16/2023
PD247(1st) Fugitive Warrant Procedures Policy 06/19/2023
PD271 SERVICE OF PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDERS UPON RESPONDENTS WHO APPEAR AT A COURT LOCATION FOR CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS Policy 06/05/2023
PD270(REV) GUIDELINES FOR POST-PANDEMIC OPERATIONS Policy 05/11/2023
PD270 GUIDELINES FOR POST-PANDEMIC OPERATIONS Policy 01/17/2023
PD269 TRAVEL POLICY Policy 07/06/2022
PD268 PENALTIES & COSTS FOR SCHOOL BUS SAFETY CAMERA VIOLATION APPEALED IN JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURT Policy 04/25/2022
PD267 OLEORESIN CAPSICUM SPRAY (O.C. SPRAY) Policy 04/21/2022
PD242 (5TH) BAIL REFORM: SUPREME COURT SPECIAL RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE FOR PRETRIAL RELEASE RULES 5.2, 5.2B, 5.3, AND 5.4 Policy 03/15/2022
PD242 (4th) BAIL REFORM: SENATE BILL NO 7; MODIFIED DELPAT AND WORKSHEETS FOR THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS Policy 07/22/2021
PD266 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULES (AWS) Policy 06/28/2021
PD265 FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR DUI FIRST OFFENDER PROGRAM NON-COMPLIANCE HEARING Policy 03/25/2021
PD263 REV USE OF FORCE/RESPONSE TO RESISTANCE Policy 10/30/2020
PD229 (2nd) PROCESS FOR ENTERING A GUILTY PLEA WITHOUT THE APPEARANCE OF THE DEFENDANT Policy 05/12/2020
PD264 JOB MODIFICATIONS FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES PERSONNEL Policy 10/02/2019
A_ORD_2019_2 Administrative Order 2019-2 Order 09/16/2019
PD232 (1st) E-FILING Policy 07/08/2019
A_ORD_2019_1 Administrative Order 2019-1 Order 07/08/2019