Delaware Statutes
§ 5501 — Purpose
Delaware § 5501
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Bluebook
Del. Code tit. 24, § 5501 (2026).
Text
The Delaware General Assembly declares that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Delaware to require licensure of bail enforcement agents and their agents and employees to prevent unqualified individuals from endangering the public. Therefore, the purpose of this chapter is to promote, preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare by regulating fugitive recovery. This chapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish this purpose.
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Legislative History
73 Del. Laws, c. 194, § 1
Nearby Sections
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§ 5501
Purpose§ 5502
Definitions§ 5505
Emergency suspension§ 5506
Prohibited conduct§ 5507
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Notification of arrest§ 5513
Jurisdiction§ 5515
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Bluebook (online)
Delaware § 5501, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/de/24/5501.