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).

Hours & Locations



Justice of the Peace Court 17 - Sussex County


Justice of the Peace Court 17 building

Address:
Justice of the Peace Court 17
23730 Shortly Road
Georgetown, DE 19947

Jurisdiction: Civil

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Cash and credit cards are NOT accepted for payment after 3:30 p.m.

Phone Number: 302-856-1447

Fax Number: 302-856-4654

Generic Court e-mailbox: JPCourt17@delaware.gov

Map

Justice of the Peace Court 17 is located at 23730 Shortly Road in Georgetown.