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.

About Us


The Honorable Eric M. Davis, Judge


Judge Eric M. Davis

The Honorable Eric M. Davis became a Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Delaware on December 21, 2012.

Judge Davis received his B.A. from the University of Virginia in 1985. He received his J.D. with honors from Emory University School of Law in 1992.

Prior to his appointment to the Superior Court, Judge Davis was a Judge on the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware from April 14, 2010 until his appointment to the Superior Court.

Before that, he was a partner in the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Judge Davis joined Skadden in 1996. From 1992 to 1996, he practiced law with the Baltimore law firm of Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.

Judge Davis' present term ends December 21, 2024.