Superior Court Announces Passing of Judge John A. Parkins, Jr.

The Superior Court of the State of Delaware was saddened to learn today of the passing of one of our own, Judge John A. Parkins, Jr. The Court offers its condolences to his family, friends and co-workers.

Assistant Jury Services Manager Ken Creedon named Judicial Branch Employee of the Year

Jury Improvement Innovation project with Superior Court, Judicial Information Center (JIC) and Department of Technology and Information (DTI) receives special recognition from the Governor.

Taiwan Judges Study Delaware Courts

This month a delegation of six high ranking judges from Taiwan met with President Judge Jan R. Jurden and the four Delaware Superior Court Judges who preside in the state's Complex Commercial Litigation Division (CCLD).

In Memoriam—Commissioner Michael Patrick Reynolds

The Honorable Michael Patrick Reynolds was appointed by former Governor Thomas R. Carper on October 17, 1994 and served as a Court Commissioner of the Superior Court in and for New Castle County until his retirement in September 2015.

The Honorable Janine M. Salomone takes the Oath of Office as a Commissioner of the Superior Court

The Honorable Janine M. Salomone was publicly sworn in as a Commissioner of the Superior Court of the State of Delaware at 3 p.m. on March 29, 2019 in Courtroom 8B at the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington.

The Honorable Craig A. Karsnitz takes the Oath of Office as a Judge of the Superior Court

The Honorable Craig A. Karsnitz was publicly sworn in for his first term as a Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Delaware at 3 p.m. on November 30, 2018 in Courtroom 1 at the Sussex County Courthouse in Georgetown.

Administrative Directive 2019-1 - Assignment of Judges

Effective January 1, 2019. Administrative Directive 2019-1. Assignment of Judges for the calendar year 2019. View Directive 2019-1

The Honorable Craig A. Karsnitz takes the Oath of Office as a Judge of the Superior Court

The Honorable Craig A. Karsnitz was publicly sworn in for his first term as a Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Delaware at 3 p.m. on November 30, 2018 in Courtroom 1 at the Sussex County Courthouse in Georgetown.

Protocol Order Governing Trial

 Effective October 4, 2018

Order Amending Special Rule of Criminal Procedure 2017-1

 Effective September 17, 2018

Joint Advisory to Homeowners Who Have Lost Their Homes to Foreclosure

The Superior Court's Project Rightful Owner, together with the Consumer Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice, and the New Castle County Sheriff, encourage homeowners who have lost their home due to a foreclosure sale to be proactive and check for any excess proceeds as a result of a Sheriff's Sale.

Superior Court Enhances Jury Management System

The Superior Court of Delaware is pleased to announce improvements to our existing Jury Management System. The Court has incorporated a new online Juror Qualification Questionnaire Response Portal called Jury+ Web Solution.

Delaware Judiciary expresses condolences on the passing of longtime courthouse librarian Alda Monsen

The Delaware Judiciary was saddened to learn of the passing of Alda Jean Monsen, the retired long-tenured Law Librarian at the courthouse in New Castle County, and offers their condolences to her family and friends and many co-workers in the Judiciary.

Superior Court Security Officer Erika Bradley named Judicial Branch Employee of the Year and recipient of Governor's Award for Excellence

The Superior Court and the Judicial Branch have named Superior Court Security Officer Erika Bradley as the 2017 Employee of the Year.

The Honorable Sheldon K. Rennie takes the Oath of Office as a Judge of the Superior Court

The Honorable Sheldon K. Rennie was publicly sworn in for his first term as a Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Delaware at 3 p.m. on April 27, 2018 in Courtroom 8B at the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington.

Delaware Judiciary expresses condolences on passing of retired Judge Norman A. Barron

The Delaware Judiciary was saddened to learn of the passing of retired Superior Court Judge Norman A. Barron on Feb. 13, 2018 and offer their condolences to his family and friends.

Order Adopting a New Rule 16.1 of the Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure

Effective January 1, 2018, Superior Court adopts a new Civil Rule of Procedure 16.1. This mandatory non-binding arbitration rule addresses previously identified issues. In this new rule, the lawyers are charged with meeting the deadlines and in running the arbitration process. See, e.g., Civil Rule 16.1(d)-(f). More importantly, the arbitration process does not interfere with the issuance of a case scheduling order. See Civil Rule 16.1(h).

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Change in hours of operation for the New Castle County Superior Court

Effective Monday, December 4, 2017, Superior Court�s hours of operation, in New Castle County, will be from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Order Amending Special Rule of Criminal Procedure 2017-1 for Review of a Request to Modify a Habitual Offender Sentence

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Administrative Directive No. 2017-6 Automatic Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program

Effective August 17, 2017. Administrative Directive No. 2017-6 Automatic Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program. View Directive 2017-6

The Honorable Noel Eason Primos takes the Oath of Office as a Judge of the Superior Court

Administrative Directive 2017-5 Relating to the Modification of Sentences for Habitual Criminal Offenders

Effective April 23, 2017 Administrative Directive No. 2017-5 Relating to the Modification of Sentences for Habitual Criminal Offenders (Amending Special Rule of Procedure 2017-1). View Directive 2017-5

Order Amending Rule 61 of the Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedure

Effective March 23, 2017. View Order

Administrative Directive 2017-4 Delaware Superior Court Bench-Bar Program

Effective March 7, 2017. Administrative Directive 2017-4 Delaware Superior Court Bench-Bar Program. (Supersedes Administrative 2015-4) View Directive 2017-4

Administrative Directive 2017-3 Mediation Training/Recertification

Effective March 7, 2017. Administrative Directive 2017-3 Mediation Training Recertification (Supersedes Administrative 2009-2) View Directive 2017-3

Administrative Directive 2017-2 - Special Rule of Procedure for the Modification of Sentence for Habitual Criminal Offenders
Administrative Directive 2016-1 — Assignment of Judges

Effective February 10, 2017. Administrative Directive 2017-2. Special Rule of Procedure for the Modification of Sentence for Habitual Criminal Offenders. View Directive 2017-2

Administrative Directive 2017-1 - Assignment of Judges

Effective January 1, 2017. Administrative Directive 2017-1. Assignment of Judges for the calendar year 2017. View Directive 2017-1