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  • Grand Jury Handbook
  • Juror information

  • Juror-related questions

  • Petit Jury handbook

  • Rules for jury use and management (pdf)


  • Criminal Prosecution & Defense
  • Find out how the Public Defender represents you
  • Contact a Public Defender office

  • Rights of the accused

  • Department of Justice Criminal Division

  • Victims Guide


  • Victims' Services
  • Directory of victim service organizations
  • Victim's Guide to the Felony process

  • Protection from abuse order (Family Court)

  • Violent Crimes Compensation Board

  • See resources for domestic violence victims

  • Office of the Child Advocate


  • Courts
  • Delaware Court System overview
  • Supreme Court

  • Court of Chancery

  • Superior Court

  • Family Court

  • Court of Common Pleas

  • Justice of the Peace Court


  • Filing/Defending a Civil Case
  • Courts Online 'How To' Center
  • Delaware Supreme Court appeals

  • Child support (Family Court)

  • Custody/visitation (Family Court)

  • Protection from abuse order (Family Court)

  • Divorce (Family Court)

  • Change of name

  • Claims up to $50,000 (Court of Common Pleas)

  • Small Claims up to $15,000 (Justice of the Peace Courts)

  • Landlord/tenant (Justice of the Peace Courts)

  • Garage keepers liens (Justice of the Peace Court)

  • Civil relief for victims of domestic violence


  • Criminal Case Process
  • Delaware Supreme Court appeals
  • Felony Criminal Case Procedures

  • Family Court Criminal Procedures

  • Court of Common Pleas Criminal Procedures

  • Justice of the Peace Court Criminal Procedures


  • Court Calendars
  • Supreme Court argument list
  • Superior Court calendar


  • Court Orders & Opinions
  • Court orders & opinions
  • Court of Chancery opinions

  • Copies Of Divorce Or Annulment Decrees


  • Court Rules/Forms/Directives
  • Court Forms
  • Court Rules

  • Superior Court rules and directives

  • Family Court Divorce Packets

  • Driving under the influence


  • Assistance
  • Delaware's Anti-terrorism Tip Line
  • Violent Crimes Compensation Program

  • How to protect yourself against consumer fraud

  • Juvenile justice and delinquency prevention

  • The 'Weed and Seed' Program

  • State HelpLine

  • Vehicle/driving records

  • License revocations

  • License suspensions


  • Parole & Pardons
  • Board of Pardons meeting schedule
  • Board of Parole information

  • Factors considered at parole, sentence modification, and sentence commutation hearings

  • How to file a petition (application) for commutation of sentence

  • How to file a petition (application) for pardon

  • Provide input to the Board of Parole

  • Delaware Code on Sentencing, Probation, Parole and Pardons


  • Legal References
  • Delaware Code
  • Delaware Legislative Information System

  • Delaware Rules of Evidence (pdf)

  • Attorney General opinions

  • Landlord-Tenant Code


  • Resources for Lawyers
  • American Bar Association
  • Board of Bar Examiners

  • Commission on Continuing Legal Education

  • Delaware State Bar Association

  • Delaware Trial Lawyers Association

  • Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection

  • National Conference of Bar Examiners

  • Widener University School of Law


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