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  • Court Order Re: Highly Sensitive Documents

    February 25, 2021 10:32 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    In response to recent widespread breaches of both private sector and government computer systems, federal courts are implementing new procedures to protect highly sensitive sealed documents (HSDs) filed with the courts. The Court has issued a standing order, dated February 23, 2021, detailing the court's policies and procedures for designating, filing, and maintaining highly sensitive documents.

    Click the link to see the complete order:  https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ca3.uscourts.gov_sites_ca3_files_HSD-2520Order-2520Final-2520022321.pdf&d=DwICaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=VjSP-zCVpLyvHor3GLqHOlrirCuv_rOfiaxVmaXzJyw&m=n3QcRnylQPmnv-fxDYSYBa8ss7eOdTLBZBlxbCkGLx0&s=wHDHgybq1BCxDVheFAQFRgDkbI1q196zOu2RmxspYFM&e=


  • Delaware State Courts Closed 2/18/21

    February 18, 2021 2:05 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Due to inclement weather conditions, the Delaware State Courts in New Castle County will be closed on Thursday, 2/18/21. Justice of the Peace Court 11 (New Castle County) will remain open.

  • Weather Related Updates:

    February 18, 2021 2:03 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    FROM DE BANKRUPTCY COURT: 

    The Intake counter and on premises operations will be closed on Thursday, February 18th, due to inclement weather.  All other court business will continue virtually.

    FROM DE DISTRICT COURT: 

     Due to the inclement weather, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware will be closed on Thursday, February 18, 2021


  • DELAWARE BANKRUPTCY COURT

    February 12, 2021 3:30 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    FROM DE BANKRUPTCY COURT: 

    CLICK HERE FOR JUDGE DORSEY'S REVISED CHAMBERS PROCEDURES


  • STANDING ORDER RE: CRIMINAL AND CIVIL JURY TRIAL SUSPENSION

    February 08, 2021 11:11 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Jury Trial Suspension February 5 2021.pdf

  • DELAWARE BANKRUPTCY COURT

    February 05, 2021 2:13 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Due to the upcoming upgrade to NextGen, CM/ECF will be unavailable from Friday, Feb 12th at 7AM EST – Tuesday, Feb 16th at 8AM EST


  • Delaware Bankruptcy Court- Revised Local Rules

    February 03, 2021 10:36 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    FROM DE BANKRUPTCY COURT:  REVISED LOCAL RULES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1ST

     CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD; CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD REDLINE VERSION


  • DELAWARE BANKRUPTCY COURT & DISTRICT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED TODAY.

    February 02, 2021 9:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE DELAWARE BANKRUPTCY COURT & DISTRICT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED TODAY.  


  • FROM DELAWARE DISTRICT COURT

    February 01, 2021 2:10 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    STANDING ORDER ON THE PROCEDURES FOR FILING, SERVICE, AND MANAGEMENT OF HIGHLY SENSITIVE DOCUMENTS....CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.


  • DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE DELAWARE BANKRUPTCY COURT & DISTRICT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED TODAY.

    February 01, 2021 10:28 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE DELAWARE BANKRUPTCY COURT & DISTRICT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED TODAY.

NEWSLETTER

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PRO BONO

Service is at the heart of the DPA.  We strive to give back to our community as much as possible.  Some of the events we participate in are Wills for Heroes/Seniors, Mock Trial, and serving dinner at the Ronald McDonald house.  Please consider volunteering! 

Check out the Pro Bono page for more information

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Working in a fast-paced, nationwide field can be challenging, but the DPA stays on top of the current happenings across the country and reports back to the members with pertinent information.  

For more information on what's going on in the paralegal world, check out the National Affairs page. 

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