Delaware § 157 Process

Delaware Statutes

§ 157 — Process

Delaware § 157

JurisdictionDelaware

Title20

PartMilitary

Ch. 1DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD

Subch.Courts-Martial and Sentences

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Bluebook

Del. Code tit. 20, § 157 (2026).

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The President, Military Judge, or Summary Court Officer of any court-martial convened under this title may:

(1)Issue warrants, subpoenas or subpoenas duces tecum to compel appearance at a court-martial or to enforce the Court’s judgments.

(2)Issue such other process as is necessary to exercise the Court’s jurisdiction.

(3)Punish persons subject to the Delaware Code of Military Justice for contempt of court under the procedures of the Uniform Code of Military Justice; provided, however, that no punishment imposed may exceed that authorized for violation of § 1271 of Title 11. Any warrant or subpoena under this section may be served or executed by the Sheriff, any constable, law-enforcement officer, military policeman or provost marshal designated for this purpose.

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The President, Military Judge, or Summary Court Officer of any court-martial convened under this title may:

(1) Issue warrants, subpoenas or subpoenas duces tecum to compel appearance at a court-martial or to enforce the Court’s judgments.

(2) Issue such other process as is necessary to exercise the Court’s jurisdiction.

(3) Punish persons subject to the Delaware Code of Military Justice for contempt of court under the procedures of the Uniform Code of Military Justice; provided, however, that no punishment imposed may exceed that authorized for violation of § 1271 of Title 11.

Any warrant or subpoena under this section may be served or executed by the Sheriff, any constable, law-enforcement officer, military policeman or provost marshal designated for this purpose.

Legislative History

Code 1915, § 310F; 33 Del. Laws, c. 46, § 1 ; Code 1935, § 279; 20 Del. C. 1953, § 157; 64 Del. Laws, c. 258, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1 ; 72 Del. Laws, c. 106, § 15