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.

Civil Motion Schedule: New Castle County


New Castle County Civil Motion Schedule

Monday, 9:00 a.m.

Judge Davis
Judge Wallace
Judge Wharton


Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.

Judge Scott
Judge Medinilla
Judge Jones


Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.

Judge Brennan


Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.

Judge Butler
Judge Lugg


Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.

President Judge Jurden
Judge Winston


Thursday, 9:00 a.m.

Judge Rennie
Judge Miller
Judge Vavala

Thursday, 9:15 a.m.

Judge Adams


New Castle County Civil Case Managers

Assigned Judge

Case Manager & Email Address

Telephone Number

President Judge Jurden


Miscellaneous 'M' Cases
eFile Asbestos Cases

Department Supervisor
Supreme Court Appeals

Department Operations Manager