Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 372
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic)
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Timothy D. Dukes (Republican)
- William J. Carson (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Sean M. Lynn (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 17, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 2 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits - Apr 21, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House