Justice of the Peace Court 17
Filing information for Justice of the Peace Court 17 in Georgetown, DE. Part of the Sussex County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$25,000
Courthouse Details
Justice of the Peace Court 17
23730 Shortly Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
Mailing Address
23730 Shortly Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Area Served
Sussex County
How to File at Justice of the Peace Court 17
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: Any person intending to eFile in the Justice of the Peace Court must register and attend the eFlex class. E-filing is required in certain cases as set forth in Policy Directive 08-232 (1st). Electronic payment methods include credit card or a Court Account Application.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules, see the full Delaware small claims court guide →