Delaware § 5610 Badges

Delaware Statutes

§ 5610 — Badges

Delaware § 5610

Title24

Ch. 56Constables

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Bluebook

Del. Code tit. 24, § 5610 (2026).

Text

A person who holds the office of constable shall have and display on proper demand a badge, approved by the Board, with the word “constable” engraved thereon. A constable may have and display such badge only while on duty and while in the performance of the lawful duties of employment. The name of the person, firm, corporation, civic association, or governmental entity employing the constable shall be plainly inscribed on such badge. Only state agencies may use the State Seal on any constable uniform, equipment, or badge.

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A person who holds the office of constable shall have and display on proper demand a badge, approved by the Board, with the word “constable” engraved thereon. A constable may have and display such badge only while on duty and while in the performance of the lawful duties of employment. The name of the person, firm, corporation, civic association, or governmental entity employing the constable shall be plainly inscribed on such badge. Only state agencies may use the State Seal on any constable uniform, equipment, or badge.

Legislative History

22 Del. Laws, c. 78, §§ 1, 2 ; Code 1915, § 1417; Code 1935, § 1583; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 2727; 65 Del. Laws, c. 433, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1 ; 83 Del. Laws, c. 454, § 2