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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.

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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

Phone: (302) 856-1447Email: JPCourt17@delaware.gov

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 guide

For statewide rules, see the full Delaware small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.