Delaware § 1914 Arrest or detention by private person prohibited

Delaware Statutes

§ 1914 — Arrest or detention by private person prohibited

Delaware § 1914

JurisdictionDelaware

Title11

PartCriminal Procedure Generally

Ch. 19ARREST AND COMMITMENT; FRESH PURSUIT

Subch.Arrest and Commitment

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Bluebook

Del. Code tit. 11, § 1914 (2026).

Text

(a)Except as set forth under subsection (b) of this section, arrest or detention by any person who is not specifically authorized by statute to effect an arrest or detention is prohibited.

(b)If a peace officer is attempting to effect an arrest or detention, a private citizen may assist upon request of a peace officer or if the peace officer is incapacitated.

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