Chapter 1 · General

Rule 1. Scope of Rules

Amended 2025 (current)

These Rules shall govern proceedings in the Justice of the Peace Court of the State of Delaware. They shall be construed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every proceeding. If no procedure is specifically prescribed by these Rules, the Court may proceed in any lawful manner not inconsistent with the Rules of another Delaware Court, statute, or administrative directive.