Delaware Statutes
§ 1901 — Definitions
Delaware·Title 11·Part Criminal Procedure Generally·Ch. 19 ARREST AND COMMITMENT; FRESH PURSUIT·Subch. Arrest and Commitment
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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Legislative History
Code 1935, §§ 5343-A; 48 Del. Laws, c. 304 ; 11 Del. C. 1953, § 1901; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1 ; 78 Del. Laws, c. 266, § 2