The Sussex County Courthouse is closed today March 28, 2024, due to a water leak.

The Delaware State Courts will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024 in observance of Good Friday. 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-Midnight (no new cases after 11PM).

Civil Case Process in the Delaware Civil Courts   

These videos are also available in Spanish

The Delaware Supreme Court and the Fairness for All Task Force present the following informational videos:

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Chapter 1
An Introduction to Civil Cases in the Delaware Courts
(5 min 26 sec)

Note: The Legal Help Line phone number has been replaced with the online Legal Help Link.


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Chapter 2
Steps of a Lawsuit
(2 min 22 sec)

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Chapter 3
Starting Your Case
(2 min 43 sec)

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Chapter 4
Responding To A Case: The Answer
(2 min 41 sec)

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Chapter 5
Preparing Your Case
(6 min 7 sec)

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Chapter 6
Tips for Your Day in Court
(1 min 41 sec)

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Chapter 7
What Will Happen at Your Hearing
(8 min 7 sec)