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



Superior Court - Kent County


Photo of Superior Court Kent County

Main Entrance:
Kent County Courthouse
414 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901

Mailing Address:
Superior Court
38 The Green
Dover, DE 19901

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:15am - 4:30pm

Phone Number: 302-735-1900

TDD Number: 302-739-1587

Fax Number: 302-739-6717


Jury Services Office:

Phone Number: 302-735-1901

Fax Number: 302-739-7162

Administration, Room 140H - 1st Floor

Bailiffs, Room 37 - Lower Level

Chambers - 3rd Floor

Court Reporters, Room 155 - 1st Floor

Investigative Services, Room 38 - Lower Level

Jury Services, Room 160 - 1st Floor

Prothonotary, Room 140 - 1st Floor


Parking:

The city of Dover Municipal Parking Lot is located on Water Street between State Street and Governor's Avenue. It is conveniently located within walking distance of the Kent County Courthouse (38 The Green). The Municipal Parking Lot on Water Street is now a FREE.

In addition, there is also street parking on New Street and on Bank Lane, west of Governors Avenue.

There is also a Parking Lot located at the corner of William Penn and Water Street which has free parking available. This lot is approximately 2 blocks from walking the Courthouse.

Please Note: Do not park in "Permit Only," "2-Hour Parking" or "1-Hour Parking" spaces.

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Superior Court is located in the Kent County Courthouse at 414 Federal Street in Dover across the street from the Jesse Cooper Building.