Delaware Courthouse Security Line Wait Times & Hours (2026)

Short answer: Arrive at least 20 to 35 minutes before your scheduled courtroom call. Monday and Tuesday mornings have the longest magnetometer lines due to new jury panels checking in simultaneously. Updated 2026-11-04

Morning security checkpoint wait times in Delaware range from 10 to 10 minutes during peak 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM docket call. The longest typical queue is at New Castle County Courthouse (Wilmington) (~10 mins). Delaware State Courthouses (Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington, Kent, and Sussex) historically prohibit public cell phones past Capitol Police checkpoints except for attorneys and badged jurors, with limited vestibule lockers.

County Courthouse	City	Security line wait times	Phone Lockers	Juror Parking
New Castle County New Castle County Courthouse (Wilmington) “Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”	Wilmington	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	Yes ($0.25)	Free Validated
Sussex County Sussex County Courthouse (Georgetown) “Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”	Georgetown	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	Yes ($0.25)	Free Validated
Kent County Kent County Courthouse (Dover) “Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”	Dover	~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early)	Yes ($0.25)	Free Validated

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Frequently Asked Questions

How early should I arrive for an 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM court date in Delaware?

Arrive at least 20 to 35 minutes before your scheduled courtroom call. Monday and Tuesday mornings have the longest magnetometer lines due to new jury panels checking in simultaneously.

How is this courthouse policy data verified?

We verify every county against official Court Administrative Orders (.gov), Jury Commissioner instructions, and Sheriff Court Security directives. Last verified 2026-11-04.