Kristine Kellenbenz at a glance
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- Justice of the Peace
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- Delaware · State
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Kristine Kellenbenz
Justice of the Peace · Delaware Justice of the Peace Court
Biography
Professional career
- Nominated for the position of Justice of the Peace in and for Sussex County and confirmed by the Delaware General Assembly on January 8, 2026, with a term length of six years from the date of swearing in Delaware General Assembly
- Justice of the Peace serving in the Delaware Justice of the Peace Court, assigned to Sussex County, and confirmed by the Delaware General Assembly for a six‐year term
Education
Additional information
- Justice of the Peace judges in Delaware handle a range of matters, including traffic cases, small claims, and certain criminal and civil matters, under the authority of the Delaware Judicial Branch
- The confirmation process included a public hearing and committee review
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 Justice of the Peace 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.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Sources
Identity source checked August 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 26, 2026.
Delaware Courts official judicial roster
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View Operating Procedures for the Delaware Judicial Branch: Facilities ↗Courtroom Technology
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View Courtroom Technology ↗