Delaware Superior Court is a court of general jurisdiction.
The Superior Court, Delaware's court of general jurisdiction, is a trial court for criminal and civil cases, and an intermediate appellate court for the Court of Common Pleas, Family Court and administrative agencies. Its security procedures are similar to other courts in the Delaware judiciary.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited items include weapons or tools of any type (including knives or scissors) and aerosol sprays or containers. Also prohibited are electronic devices of any type, including but not limited to cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, BlackBerries, pagers, iPods and radios. In addition, the court prohibits cameras, video or audio recorders or players and any other type of photographic or audio-visual equipment. Finally, the court prohibits any type of marker, permanent or otherwise.
Procedure
All court visitors must empty their pockets and place pocket contents in a bin for X-ray scanning. They must also place coats, jackets, purses, briefcases, backpacks and other hand-carried objects on the X-ray machine conveyor belt for scanning. They must then walk through the metal detector. If the X-ray or metal detector sets off an alert, an officer may use a handheld wand to perform another scan. The officer may also conduct a physical search of personal items to verify the cause of the alert.
Security Personnel
Superior Court peace officers, also known as bailiffs, and the Capitol Police are responsible for the safety and security of the Superior Court.
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