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About the Alderman
The Alderman's Court is designated as Court No. 40 and falls under the jurisdiction of the State of Delaware Chief Justice.
The Alderman is nominated by the Governor and confirmed by State Senate to decide all violations of city ordinances occurring within the city. The Alderman serves in the capacity of Chief Alderman in the State.
Cases Heard by the Alderman
In 2005, a total of 11,584 cases were heard by the Alderman and $1,345,179.31 in costs and fines was collected. Cases heard by the Alderman covered topics such as,
· Traffic
· Building Code
· Animal Code
· Alcohol
· Disorderly Conduct Violations
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Contact
Lisa R. Hatfield
Alderman
Malcolm S. Cobin
Deputy Alderman
Barbara M. Wilkers
Clerk of the Court
220 Elkton Road
Newark, DE 19711
Ph: (302) 366-7028
Fax: (302) 366-7062
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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About the Clerk of the Court
The Clerk of the Court is responsible for the daily operation of the Court, and reports to the Alderman on judicial matters and to the City Manager on administrative practices.
Office Functions
· Maintenance of Court Records
· Scheduling of Cases
· Collection and Disbursement of Fines and Other Funds
· Reporting to Numerous State Agencies
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