Milford Court Docket
The Milford court docket runs through the Sussex County courts in Georgetown for most cases, since Milford sits partly in Kent and mostly in Sussex. JP Court 17 in Georgetown handles civil small claims. JP Court 4 in Seaford handles criminal matters. Civil case info is open on CourtConnect. For records not online, the Sussex County Courthouse is the place to go.
Milford Overview
Sussex County Courts for the Milford Court Docket
Most Milford state court cases go to the Sussex County Courthouse at 1 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947. Distance from Milford to Georgetown is about 15 miles. Plan travel time for any court date. The Superior Court line is (302) 855-7055. The Court of Common Pleas is (302) 858-5700. The Family Court is (302) 855-7400.
Visit the Sussex JP Court page for all Sussex JP locations.
The Sussex JP Court page covers every location in the county, including Court 17 in Georgetown (civil) and Court 4 in Seaford (criminal). Each location has its own phone and address.
Civil case info on the Milford court docket is searchable on CourtConnect. Submit Form MISC35 to ask a specific JP Court for a certified copy. The civil case search page at courts.delaware.gov/docket.aspx is the direct start for civil searches.
Milford Civil Cases at JP Court 17
JP Court 17 in Georgetown handles civil matters for Milford residents. The court is at 23730 Shortly Road, Georgetown, DE 19947. Phone (302) 856-1447. Fax (302) 856-4654. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The court's civil jurisdiction covers debt collection, landlord-tenant disputes, and small claims up to $25,000. Cases can be filed in person or online. A Milford court docket search for civil matters should start at CourtConnect.
Standard JP fees apply: $7 disposition record, $10 certified civil copy, $0.25 per page civil docket, $25 audio recording CD.
Note: Milford residents with a civil matter over $25,000 must file at the Superior Court or Court of Common Pleas in Georgetown.
Milford Criminal Cases at JP Court 4
Criminal cases for Milford residents in the Sussex County portion of the city go to JP Court 4 in Seaford. The court is at 408 East Stein Highway, Seaford, DE 19973. Phone (302) 628-2036. Fax (302) 625-2049. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The Milford Police Department works with Sussex County courts for criminal case processing. The PD is at 400 NE Front Street, Milford, DE 19963. Phone (302) 422-8081. Arrest records go to JP Court 4 for state criminal cases. Incident and accident reports are with the PD's records division.
For a Delaware criminal history, go to the State Bureau of Identification at 1407 N. DuPont Highway, Dover. Fee is $52 per check. Bring a rolled fingerprint card and a photo ID.
Milford City Clerk and Local Records
The Milford City Clerk's office is at 201 S. Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963. Phone (302) 422-3311. The office keeps city ordinances, council meeting minutes, building permits, and business licenses. Court records are not here; they are at the Sussex County Courthouse.
The Milford Public Library at 11 SE Front Street has public computers for CourtConnect access. Library staff can help residents find a court docket entry. The library also has Delaware Code reference materials.
Milford property records, including judgment liens from the Superior Court, are at the Sussex County Recorder of Deeds. The office is at 2 The Circle, Suite 102, Georgetown.
Milford Court Docket for Kent County Portion
A small part of Milford falls in Kent County. For that portion, cases are heard at the Kent County Courthouse in Dover. The main courthouse address is 38 The Green, Dover, DE 19901.
Kent County JP Courts cover the Milford area too:
- JP Court 16 (Dover, civil): (302) 739-4316
- JP Court 7 (Dover, criminal): (302) 739-4554
The Kent County Superior Court Prothonotary at (302) 735-1911 keeps the civil court docket for Kent. The Court of Common Pleas is at (302) 735-3925. Civil case info on CourtConnect covers both counties, so you do not need to know which side your case falls on before you search.
Expungement: A Milford expungement petition is filed in the county where the case was resolved. Fee is $75. The SBI history must be under 45 days old.
Milford Court Docket Access Online
The fastest way to look up a Milford court docket entry is CourtConnect. Search by person, business, or case number. The system covers Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, and JP Court cases statewide. Guest access is free. Family Court cases are restricted online.
For a case that is not online, head to the courthouse. The Sussex County Courthouse in Georgetown is the main spot for most Milford cases. Kent County cases go to Dover. Public access terminals at each courthouse let you search at no charge.
Federal court cases tied to Milford are on the PACER system at pacer.gov. The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware sits in Wilmington.
Types of Cases on the Milford Docket
The Milford court docket covers a range of case types. Here are the main ones:
- Civil suits up to $25,000 in JP Court
- Civil suits over $25,000 in Superior Court or Common Pleas
- Landlord-tenant cases in JP Court
- Traffic and DUI cases in JP Court or Common Pleas
- Misdemeanors in Common Pleas
- Felonies in Superior Court
- Divorce, custody, and juvenile cases in Family Court
Civil judgments are indexed by the Prothonotary under 10 Del. C. ยง 2304. Each judgment is indexed the same day it is entered. The lien takes effect from the time noted on the record.
Family Court records with minors are not open online. Juvenile files are sealed at age 18 and destroyed at age 21. Mental health cases are closed. Financial data in case files, like full SSNs and account numbers, is redacted from public copies.
Milford Municipal Records and Court Docket Info
Milford runs a municipal government under a local charter. The City Clerk's office keeps local records, meeting minutes, and building permits. Court matters go to the state court system at the county level.
The Milford Public Library gives public access to computers for CourtConnect. Library staff can point residents to the right court for their case. The library also keeps a copy of the Delaware Code for research. For a court docket search, CourtConnect is the main tool.
Milford Police Department arrest records flow to the JP Court for state criminal cases. The PD at 400 NE Front Street keeps incident and accident reports on file. Records requests can be made through the PD's records division.
Nearby Cities
Milford sits near Seaford, Lewes, Harrington, and Dover. These cities use the same or nearby courts.
See the Sussex County court docket page and the Kent County court docket page.