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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Trial Practice Forum 2016


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Date Forum Topic Presenters
Friday, February 19, 2016

DUI Prosecution / Defense

 Hon. Eric Davis
Friday, April 15, 2016 Human Trafficking

Lisa Minutola, Esq.
Abigail Layton, Esq.
Dr. Steven Lawless
Friday, May 20, 2016 Talk to the Judges TBA
Friday, June 17, 2016

Opening Statements and Closing Arguments
in Civil and Criminal Cases

 CANCELLED
Thursday, July 21, 2016 Landlord Tenant Issues

Donald L. Gouge, Esq. (Moderator)

Hon. Kathleen C. Lucas
(former Magistrate Judge)
Willam P. Brady, Esq.
William E. Molchen, Esq.
Donald L. Gouge, Esq.
Thursday, October 20, 2016 Ethics and Professionalism

Josiah R. Wolcott, Esq. (Moderator)

Hon. Collins J. Seitz, Jr.
Hon. Andrea L. Rocanelli
Hon. Robert B. Coonin
Hon. Mary S. Much
Hon. Bradley V. Manning
Matthew F. Boyer, Esq.
Kathleen V. Vavala, Esq.
Daniel F. Wolcott, Esq.
Friday, November 18, 2016

Selecting a Jury

 CANCELLED