AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS.
Summary
This Act updates the Code to reflect the current needs and court operations of the Justice of the Peace Court. This Act increases the number of the justices of the peace in Kent County, which will be the only State County where 24-hour hearings will take place, and reduces the number of justices in other counties. This Act also reduces the number of courts in New Castle County, excluding Wilmington, from 5 to 3 and in Sussex County from 5 to 4.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Last action Jun 17, 2026
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Jun 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 2 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
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7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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