Delaware § 1901 Definitions

Delaware Statutes

§ 1901 — Definitions

Delaware § 1901

JurisdictionDelaware

Title11

PartCriminal Procedure Generally

Ch. 19ARREST AND COMMITMENT; FRESH PURSUIT

Subch.Arrest and Commitment

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Del. Code tit. 11, § 1901 (2026).

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As used in this subchapter:

(1)“Arrest” is the taking of a person into custody in order that the person may be forthcoming to answer for the commission of a crime.

(2)“Peace officer” is any public officer authorized by law to make arrests in a criminal case. Sheriffs and sheriff deputies are not authorized by law to make arrests in criminal cases.

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