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The Delaware Judiciary Adopts Permanent Rules to Allow Cellphones and Other Personal Electronic Devices in All Court Facilities
Following a successful two-year pilot program, the Delaware Supreme Court has adopted a permanent policy that allows cell phones and other personal electronic devices (or PEDs) to be used with…
Read MoreDelaware Supreme Court Re-launches the Commission on Law and Technology
The Delaware Supreme Court, through liaison Justice Karen L. Valihura, has revived, reinvigorated, and redirected the Delaware Commission on Law and Technology. The Delaware Supreme Courtās Order at the start…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE Supreme Court Rules on Vote-by-Mail & Same-Day Registration
The Delaware Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, has found that Vote-by-Mail does violate the Delaware Constitution and that the decision on Same-Day Registration by the Delaware Court of Chancery…
Read MoreGov. Carney Not Yet Able to Take Action on Convicted Auditor McGuiness; Senate Leaders Respond
Delaware Governor John Carney, D-Del. said Tuesday that one more step is needed before he can take any action regarding convicted Auditor of Accounts Kathy McGuiness, D-Del.In a statement from…
Read MoreCelebration Of Life Saturday Honors The Late Justice Randy Holland
Delaware’s longest serving Supreme Court Justice will be memorialized at a celebration of life Saturday (April 30th).Justice Randy Holland was also the youngest person to ever serve on the state’s…
Read MoreNew Bail Rules Get Approval Of Del. Supreme Court
After several years of study and recommendations from a court-appointed committee, the Delaware Supreme Court has adopted new criminal pretrial release rules that take effect April 4th – replacing interim…
Read MoreDel. Senate Goes Back To Session Tue. – Here’s Why
The Delaware State Senate is set to reconvene next Tuesday to consider a House Concurrent Resolution (HCR42). The House voted along party lines Monday to pass the measure, which seeks…
Read MoreLawmakers Consider Possible Action In Case Of Indicted State Auditor
Delaware lawmakers Monday discussed the possibility of taking action in the case of indicted State Auditor Kathy McGuiness. During the special session on redistricting, the Senate passed a resolution (SCR…
Read MoreDelaware Supreme Court extends Judicial Emergency
The Delaware Supreme Court has extended the Judicial Emergency and related orders due to the public health emergency caused by the coronavirus (COVID) outbreak. The emergency order has now been…
Read MoreDelaware court closure extended over coronavirus concerns
The Delaware Supreme Court has extended the closure of all court facilities to the public due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Delaware Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. has extended…
Read MoreDE’s Newest Supreme Court Judge Sworn In
The Honorable Tamika Montgomery-Reeves was sworn in for her first term as a Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court Friday afternoon in Wilmington.Ā Chief Justice Collins Seitz administered the Oath…
Read MoreDelaware Senate confirms new Chief Justice, Associate Justice to State Supreme Court
The Delaware Senate has confirmed a new Chief Justice to the State Supreme Court and made history with the first African American Associate Justice. Gathering for a special session to…
Read MoreDelaware Governor announces Supreme Court picks
Governor John Carney has announced his intention to nominate Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. to serve as the next Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court. Justice Seitz ā who…
Read MoreDelaware Judicial Commission seeking candidates for the State Supreme Court
Due to the retirement of former Delaware Supreme Court Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr., the Judicial Nominating Commission is seeking applications and written suggestions for a replacement to the Supreme…
Read MoreDelaware Supreme Court’s Chief Justice Announces Retirement
Chief Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr. of the Delaware Supreme Court announced on Monday, in a letter to Governor John Carney that he plans to retire after more than two…
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