There are 23 Courts in Delaware, serving a population of 943,732 people in an area of 1,949 square miles. There is 1 Court per 41,031 people, and 1 Court per 84 square miles.
The state of Delaware is ranked 36th in Courts per capita, and 11th in Courts per square mile.
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Delaware Appellate Courts
Court Name: Delaware Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Dover
Number of Judges: 5
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Aldermans Court | Local Legislation | Municipality | 6 |
| Delaware Court of Chancery | Constitution | County | 5 |
| Delaware Court of Common Pleas | Constitution | County | 9 |
| Delaware Family Court | Constitution | County | 18 |
| Delaware Justice of the Peace | Constitution | Municipality | 31 |
| Delaware Superior Court | Constitution | County | 21 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Statewide |
| Mental Health Courts | Statewide |
| Veterans Courts | Statewide |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 1 Day |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 2 years |