Wilmington Court Docket

The Wilmington court docket covers cases from JP Court 13, JP Court 20, the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center, and the federal District of Delaware courthouse. Wilmington is the largest city in Delaware and the county seat of New Castle County. Major state courts sit in the city. Most civil case info is open on CourtConnect. For full files and certified copies, visit the courthouse.

Wilmington JP Court 13 Civil Docket

JP Court 13 handles civil cases for Wilmington. The court is at the Concord Professional Building, 1010 Concord Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19802. Phone (302) 577-2550. Fax (302) 577-2526. Email JPCourt13@delaware.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The court's civil jurisdiction covers landlord-tenant cases, debt collection, and small claims up to $25,000. Case info is on CourtConnect. For a certified copy or a file not online, submit Form MISC35 to the court.

See the full list on the JP Court 13 page.

The JP Court 13 page lists hours, phone numbers, case types, and court forms. The Wilmington court docket for civil cases filed here can be pulled on CourtConnect using the party's name.

Standard fees apply: disposition record $7, certified civil copy $10, civil docket $0.25 per page, audio recording CD $25. Pay by cash, check, or money order.

Wilmington JP Court 20 Criminal Docket

JP Court 20 hears criminal cases in Wilmington. It is at the Public Safety Building, 300 N. Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Phone (302) 577-7234. Fax (302) 577-7237. Email JPCourt20@delaware.gov.

The court handles bail hearings, minor crimes, and preliminary matters for Wilmington. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. After-hours criminal matters go to JP Court 11 in New Castle, which runs 24 hours.

Check the JP Court 20 page for services and forms.

The JP Court 20 page has its phone list, fax number, and case types. Criminal records in CourtConnect may be limited for some case types. Contact the court directly for a file request.

Leonard L. Williams Justice Center

The Leonard L. Williams Justice Center is the main state court building in Wilmington. It is at 500 N. King Street. The building holds the New Castle County Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, Family Court, Court of Chancery offices, and JP Court 20. Public access terminals let you search CourtConnect for free.

Key lines at the Justice Center:

• Superior Court: (302) 255-0800
• Court of Common Pleas: (302) 255-0900
• Family Court: (302) 255-0300
• Court of Chancery: (302) 255-0544
• Prothonotary: (302) 255-0735

The Superior Court Prothonotary keeps the civil court docket for New Castle County. Submit Form ADM_ADM_03_A for records. Certified copies cost $15 for the first three pages. Extra pages are up to $2 per page. The Superior Court page has the full fee chart.

The Justice Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Security screening is required at the door. Photo ID is also required. Limited parking is near the courthouse, so plan time to walk in.

Federal Court Docket in Wilmington

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware is in Wilmington. The J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building is at 844 King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Clerk's Office: (302) 573-6170. The court hears federal civil, criminal, and bankruptcy cases, including major patent and corporate suits.

Federal court dockets are on the PACER system at pacer.gov. The fee is $0.10 per page. The cap is $30 per document. Accounts are free if your usage stays under $30 a quarter. Public access terminals are at the courthouse for free PACER access.

Wilmington Police and City Records

The Wilmington Police Department keeps arrest records and incident reports for crimes in the city. The office is at 300 N. Walnut Street. Phone (302) 576-3600. Non-emergency line is (302) 571-7300. Some records need a formal FOIA request.

Wilmington has its own voluntary assessment center for parking tickets inside the city. Appeals must be in writing. File within 21 days of the ticket. Vehicles with $200 or more in unpaid tickets may be booted. Vehicles with $600 or more may be towed. A hearing can be asked for within 45 days of a tow.

For city code violations that are not in the state court docket, contact the city directly. Wilmington does not run an Alderman's Court. State JP Courts handle criminal matters inside the city.

Wilmington Court Docket Search Tips

Start with CourtConnect when you know one party's name. The search allows phonetic spelling and partial last name searches. Use a date range if you have a rough idea of when the case was filed. Go to courtconnect.courts.delaware.gov for the main portal.

If the case is not on CourtConnect, try the specific court. Each JP Court keeps its own records. The Superior Court Prothonotary has civil case files for cases over $50,000 and all felonies. The Court of Common Pleas handles misdemeanors and civil cases up to $50,000. The Court of Chancery has its own register and file system.

A Delaware court docket report shows the chronological list of filings, hearing dates, and judgments. Some documents may be viewable online. Others need a courthouse visit. The records access policy sets the rules on what you can see and what is sealed.

Under 10 Del. C. § 2303, every Superior Court judgment is entered with the day, month, and year on the docket. Bond judgments also show the hour and minute. This matters for judgment liens, since the lien takes effect from the time shown.

Delaware Supreme Court in Wilmington

The Delaware Supreme Court keeps a Wilmington office at the Carvel State Office Building, 820 N. French Street, 11th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Phone (302) 651-3960. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The court hears appeals from every trial court in the state, including cases that started in Wilmington.

Case info and opinions are on the Supreme Court website. For certified copies of a Supreme Court record, reach out to the Clerk's Office in Dover or the Wilmington office.

Wilmington is also home to the New Castle County Recorder of Deeds, which records judgment liens and deeds for properties in the county. The office is at the Justice Center, 500 N. King Street, Room 110. Judgment liens from the Superior Court are often recorded here to secure a claim on real property.

Other Cities in New Castle County

Wilmington is the largest city in the county. Other nearby cities use the same New Castle County courts.

New Castle County court docket page has the full court list.