As of Wednesday, the Delaware Judiciary will allow cellphones and personal electronic devices in courthouses, under some restrictions that include the devices be turned off while in a courtroom. The change in policy has been two years in the making as various courts tried out the policy to see how it worked. The permanent policy shall go into effect on …
The Delaware Judiciary officially took another step toward the 21st century Thursday: The courts announced visitors will be allowed to bring cellphones and other personal electronics into all court facilities starting June 1, with some restrictions. The move widens a pilot program that started in February 2o22 and represents a major shift in court policy that for years has prevented …
A comfort dog has joined the staff of the Delaware courts system. “The courthouse does not have to be a scary place,” said Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr. “We believe the services of Officer Vinn will help make the Justice Center more welcoming, or at least not as stressful, particularly for children involved in court proceedings.” Vinn is a …
