The Superior Court recently issued Administrative Directive 2015-5, which modifies the caption designation for civil and criminal filings. The Directive provides:
WHEREAS, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware is a Court with statewide jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, the historic designation of counties in pleadings filed with the Court is surplusage and is not necessary,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS DIRECTED that:
(1) Effective January 1, 2016, all pleadings filed in this Court, in both criminal and civil matters, should only include the following designation in the caption:
"In the Superior Court of the State of Delaware"
(2) Pleadings filed after January 1, 2016 should not include a county designation.
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