Delaware Superior Court President Judge Jan R. Jurden to Retire After Historic 24-Year Tenure

President Judge Jan R. Jurden is set to retire from the Delaware Superior Court in February 2025, concluding a distinguished judicial career that spans nearly a quarter-century. Jurden, who first joined the court in May 2001, has made history as the first woman to serve as president judge, a position she has held since January 2015. Her retirement will take effect on February 28, marking the end of two 12-year terms on the bench. For more details, read the announcement here.