The Delaware State Courts will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25, 2024 for Christmas. Most Justice of the Peace Court locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas Day holiday. 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 6:00AM - Midnight (no new cases after 11:00PM) on both days.

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December 11, 2024

2024 Bar Admissions Ceremony

2024 Bar Admissions Ceremony

The 2024 Bar Admissions Ceremony was held at Delaware State Univeristy in Dover on December 11th. View a recording of the ceremony.

October 22, 2024

Delaware Supreme Court adopts interim policy providing guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence by judicial officers and court personnel

Delaware Supreme Court adopts interim policy providing guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence by judicial officers and court personnel

The Delaware Supreme Court adopted an interim policy providing guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence – specifically generative AI like Chat GPT – by judicial officers and court personnel. The guidance comes from the Supreme Court’s Commission on Law and Technology that provided the draft guidance following months of study...

October 11, 2024

The Delaware Judiciary mourns the passing of retired Delaware Supreme Court Justice James T. Vaughn, Jr.

The Delaware Judiciary mourns the passing of retired Delaware Supreme Court Justice James T. Vaughn, Jr.

The Delaware Judiciary notes the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice James T. Vaughn, Jr. on October 10, 2024. Our thoughts are with Justice Vaughn’s family and friends and all those who worked with him during his more than 25 years of service on the Delaware bench...

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Board of Bar Examiners

Board of Bar Examiners

Considers applications for admission and results of examinations for admissions to the Delaware State Bar.

The Delaware Bar Examination will consist of the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), two Multistate Performance Tests (MPT) and four essay questions on such subjects as listed in Board Rule 12. In addition the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is required (see Board Rule 8 for time restriction).


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Commission on Continuing Legal Education

Continuing Legal Education

This commission regulates legal education compliance for members of the Delaware State Bar Commission on Continuing Legal Education. In addition, the Commission reviews and processes CLE providers` applications for program approval.


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Lawyers Fund for Client Protection

Lawyers Fund for Client Protection

The Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection is a fund created by the Delaware Supreme Court to provide monetary relief to clients who have suffered financial losses as a result of the dishonest conduct of lawyers. While acts of attorney dishonesty are the exceptions and not the rule, the Fund was established to show the good faith of all members of the Delaware Bar.


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Office of Disciplinary Counsel

Office of Disciplinary Counsel

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC") is an Arm of the Supreme Court of Delaware, which assists the Court in regulating the practice of law. In this capacity, the ODC is charged with evaluating, investigating, and, if warranted, prosecuting lawyer misconduct. All complaints regarding a Delaware lawyer's conduct should be directed to the ODC.


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Commission on Law & Technology

Commission on Law and Technology

The Commission was created to develop and publish guidelines and best practices regarding the use of technology and the practice of law. The Commission was created by Order of the Supreme Court on July 1, 2013, and became effective on September 15, 2013. The Delaware Supreme Court then re-established and re-focused the commission by order on Nov. 27, 2023. The Commission is composed of members who are appointed by the Court and serve three year terms.


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Oral Argument Video

Live and recorded proceedings of non-confidential cases argued in the Supreme Court.

Lawyer Management System

A statewide system for lawyers to keep up to date information regarding their practice.

Clerkships

Notice for third year law students seeking Judicial clerkships with the Delaware Supreme Court.

The Court on the Judiciary

Delaware judges are governed by the highest standards of professional and personal conduct.

Judicial Ethics Advisory Opinions

Opinions issued by the Delaware Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee.