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Delaware Statutes

§ 1906 — Possession and display of warrant

Delaware § 1906
JurisdictionDelaware
Title11
PartCriminal Procedure Generally
Ch. 19ARREST AND COMMITMENT; FRESH PURSUIT
Subch.Arrest and Commitment

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Bluebook
Del. Code tit. 11, § 1906 (2026).

Text

An arrest by a peace officer acting under a warrant is lawful even though the officer does not have the warrant in possession at the time of the arrest, but, if the person arrested so requests, the warrant shall be shown to the person as soon as practicable.

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Legislative History

Code 1935, §§ 5343-H; 48 Del. Laws, c. 304 ; 11 Del. C. 1953, § 1908; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1

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