Jessica Markowski-Kelly at a glance
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Jessica Markowski-Kelly
Commissioner · Delaware Family Court
Biography
Professional career
- Governor John Carney nominated Markowski-Kelly to serve as Family Court Commissioner in New Castle County in February 2024.
- Confirmed Family Court Commissioner in New Castle County, Delaware, appointed by Governor John Carney and confirmed by the Delaware Senate in March 2024
- Deputy Attorney General in the Delaware Department of Justice’s Child Protection Unit
Education
Additional information
- The Delaware Senate confirmed her appointment on March 6, 2024, with a 20–0 vote.
- representing the Division of Family Services in cases involving dependency, neglect, termination of parental rights, and Child Protection Registry matters
- Commissioner rulings are subject to review by Family Court Judges
- She is also a member of the Child Protection Accountability Commission’s Drug Ingestion Workgroup
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 Family Court
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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View Operating Procedures for the Delaware Judicial Branch: Facilities ↗Courtroom Technology
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