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).

Sussex County Courthouse

Photo of the Sussex County Courthouse


The Sussex County Courthouse is in the heart of Sussex County on The Circle.

Occupants of the building include the Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas and Capitol Police. The Sussex County Court House is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Employees wishing to gain access to the courthouse prior to 8:30 a.m. may do so by using their State Issued Employee Badge.

Courthouse Address

Sussex County Courthouse
1 The Circle
Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone: 302.855.7055


Courthouse Reminders


Portable Electronic Devices Pilot Program Policy

Cellular telephones and other personal electronic devices are allowed in court facilities, with restrictions, under a court pilot program.


Closure Information

For information on Courthouse closures, please call the Weather Emergency Line at 302-855-7070 or tune to WBOC. View the holiday schedule.