David Hume, IV at a glance
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- Magistrate in Chancery
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- Delaware · State
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David Hume, IV
Magistrate in Chancery · Delaware Court of Chancery
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Biography
Professional career
- 2023–present: DOJ Appellate Unit, practicing before the Delaware Supreme Court, while serving as Chief Legal Ethics Officer for the DOJ Assisted in creating the Pre-Arrest Diversion Program with state agencies
- Delaware resident and a Magistrate in Chancery with the Delaware Court of Chancery, appointed on February 10, 2025, after over 25 years of service with the Delaware Department of Justice
- Sussex County Chief Prosecutor (2016)
- Public Service: 1999–2016: Delaware Department of Justice, heading Felony Screening, Sex Crimes, and Felony Trial Units in Sussex County
Education
Additional information
- Hume has been active in community outreach, including visiting Sussex Academy to discuss legal careers and mentorship with students
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Delaware Judicial Branch operating procedures generally restrict courthouse photography and audio or video recording, subject to limited exceptions.
With limited exceptions, visitors will not be allowed to take photos or record audio or video in the courthouse.Operating Procedures for the Delaware Judicial Branch: Facilities ↗
Courtroom Technology Coordination
Statewide
Delaware courts publish courtroom technology capabilities, but counsel should direct equipment and setup requests to the applicable court before the proceeding.
If you wish to use any of the technology listed below, please make your request to the appropriate Court prior to trial.Courtroom Technology ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Delaware courthouse electronic-device policy
Delaware Court of Chancery
Shared courthouse guidance; permission and stated exceptions remain applicable. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
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Delaware Courts official judicial roster
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