Delaware Statutes

§ 5902 — Assault; trial procedure

Delaware § 5902

JurisdictionDelaware

Title11

PartProcedure in Particular Courts

Ch. 59JUSTICES OF THE PEACE

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Del. Code tit. 11, § 5902 (2026).

Text

In every case of assault in which the defendant elects to be tried in the Justice of the Peace Court, the prosecution shall proceed consistent with the Justice of the Peace Court Criminal Rules.

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Legislative History

Code 1852, § 2016; Code 1915, § 3958; Code 1935, § 4458; 11 Del. C. 1953, § 5905; 75 Del. Laws, c. 278, § 3

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Execution of warrant of arrest

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Proceedings on arrest

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Subpoenas and warrants in criminal cases; enforcement

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Endorsing names of witnesses on commitments and recognizances

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Transcripts of docket entries

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Records of warrants and bonds

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