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).

Guardianship


Forms and Petition Packets


Petitions to Establish Guardianship


Guardianship of a Minor
   Petition for the Appointment of a Limited Guardian of a Minor's Property
   Petition for the Appointment of a Plenary Guardian of a Minor's Property

Guardianship of Person & Property
   Petition for Guardianship of a Person with an alleged disability's Person and Property

Guardianship of Person Only
   Petition for the Appointment of Guardianship of a Person with an alleged disability's Person


Forms and Miscellaneous Petitions