§ 2302 — Search without warrant in hot pursuit

Delaware § 2302

• Jurisdiction: Delaware
• Title: 11
• Part: Criminal Procedure Generally
• Ch. 23: SEARCH AND SEIZURE
• Subch.: General Provisions

Text

A search of a person, house, building, conveyance, place or other thing may be made without a warrant if the search is made for a person hotly pursued provided the pursuer has probable cause to believe that such person has committed a felony or a misdemeanor.

Legislative History

Code 1935, §§ 5343-BB; 48 Del. Laws, c. 303 ; 11 Del. C. 1953, § 2302; 56 Del. Laws, c. 422, § 2