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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Rescinded Policy Directives

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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25 Policy Directives

File Number Title Category Revision
PD243 USE OF SICK LEAVE AND ANNUAL LEAVE Policy 08/16/2023
PD231 1ST TRUANCY CONTEMPT Policy 12/15/2017
PD245 TRAVEL AND MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY Policy 07/16/2012
PD231 TRUANCY CONTEMPT Policy 08/29/2008
PD224 CHAIN OF COMMAND--SPECIAL CRCUMSTANCES REGARDING JUDGE DAVIS Policy 10/17/2005
PD080-05 REVISED INFORMA PAUPERIS FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES Rescinded/Superseded 04/22/2005
PD080-05 2ND Revised Informa Pauperis Financial Eligibility Guidelines Rescinded/Superseded 04/22/2005
PD202 REV NEW CASTLE COUNTY TRUANCY COURT OPERATIONS Policy 04/26/2004
PD036 3RD REPORTING OF CASES UNDER ADVISEMENT FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS Civil 03/19/2001
PD136 ARRAIGNMENT SCHEDULE AT JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS NOS. 2 AND 4 Criminal 12/23/1991
PD135 RESUMPTION OF EXTENDED HOURS AT 16-HOUR COURTS Criminal 12/13/1991
PD132 REDUCTION OF OPERATING HOURS AT JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS 2, 4, 10, 15 Criminal 05/29/1991
PD113 DRUG TESTING FOR PERSONS CHARGED WITH MINOR DRUG OFFENSES Criminal 05/23/1988
PD102 CRIMINAL COURT COSTS- UNIFORMITY Criminal 05/08/1986
PD082 PAYMENT OF SECURED CASH BAIL OR OF FINES, COSTS, VICTIM’S COMPENSATION FUND ASSESSMENTS OR RESTITUTION BY VISA OR MASTERCARD Criminal 12/27/1985
PD098 DISPOSITION FINES AND COSTS IN TRAFFIC CASES Criminal 07/26/1985
PD094 TELEPHONE USAGE Policy 01/15/1985
PD091 PROCDURES REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF CAPIASES Policy 09/10/1984
PD074 PEDIGREE SHEETS Criminal 05/02/1983
PD055 SUSPENSION OF VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS Criminal 03/24/1982
PD051 COMMENCEMENT OF CHILD DELINQUENCY ACTIONS Criminal 12/08/1981
PD036 IMPLEMENTATION OF CHIEF JUSTICE'S ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE THIRTEEN REVISED Civil 03/18/1981
PD014 CASHING OF PERSONAL CHECKS Policy 09/24/1980
PD009 CIVIL FORM NO. 44 WAGE ATTACHMENTS Civil 08/05/1980
PD006 K55 POLICE RADAR UNIT MOVING MODE Criminal 07/28/1980