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).

Tools & Resources


Policy and Procedure:


Child Death Review Commission By Laws (September 8, 2017)

Child Death Review Commission (CDRC) Policy and Procedure: Child Death Review (CDR) Panel Policy

Child Death Review Commission (CDRC) Policy and Procedure: Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR)

Child Death Review Commission (CDRC) Policy and Procedure: Maternal Mortality Review (MMR)

Child Death Review Commission (CDRC) Policy and Procedure: Statutory Duties to Report

Child Death Review Commission (CDRC) Policy and Procedure: Sudden Death in the Young Case Registry

Informed Consent—The Sudden Death in the Young Case Registry: Research, Diagnostic Testing and DNA Banking

SDY Case Registry Algorithm

Guidebook for Commissioners and Review Team Members (April 7, 2017)


Resources and Community Partners