New Castle County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check after 6:00 p.m. the night before you report by calling (302) 255-2491 or online at https://courts.delaware.gov/superior/jury/jury_reporting_modal_content.aspx?county=New+Castle, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the New Castle County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | 302-255-0824 |
|---|---|
| Online juror portal | courts.delaware.gov/superior/jury/jury_form.aspx ↗ |
| Reporting status line | (302) 255-2491 |
| Reporting status online | courts.delaware.gov/superior/jury/jury_reporting_modal_content.aspx?co ↗ |
| When to check | after 6:00 p.m. the night before you report |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Complete the online Juror Qualification Questionnaire (state request in the serious-hardship question) or log in and use 'Request Schedule Change'; within 5 days of service contact Jury Services |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Online option unavailable within 5 days of scheduled service |
| Limit | One date change online |
| Postponement page | courts.delaware.gov/superior/jury/jury_excusals_postponements.aspx ↗ |
| Excusal | State the request in the online questionnaire's serious-hardship question and send documentation (doctor's note, employer letter, etc.) with your barcode number to jurynewcastle@delaware.gov, fax (302) 255-2263, or mail; follow summons instructions unless excused in writing. |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | New Castle County Courthouse (Wilmington) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: New Castle County Juror Parking Facility (Wilmington Judicial Garage) |
| State jury pay & employer rules | Delaware jury duty laws |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have to report for jury duty in New Castle County?
Check after 6:00 p.m. the night before you report by calling (302) 255-2491 or online at https://courts.delaware.gov/superior/jury/jury_reporting_modal_content.aspx?county=New+Castle, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in New Castle County?
Complete the online Juror Qualification Questionnaire (state request in the serious-hardship question) or log in and use 'Request Schedule Change'; within 5 days of service contact Jury Services. Deadline: Online option unavailable within 5 days of scheduled service. One date change online.
How do I get excused from jury duty in New Castle County?
State the request in the online questionnaire's serious-hardship question and send documentation (doctor's note, employer letter, etc.) with your barcode number to jurynewcastle@delaware.gov, fax (302) 255-2263, or mail; follow summons instructions unless excused in writing.
Can jurors bring a phone to the New Castle County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in New Castle County may bring a phone into the jury assembly room; it must be silenced and may be collected in the courtroom.
Is jury parking free in New Castle County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: New Castle County Juror Parking Facility (Wilmington Judicial Garage).