Sections
§ 2301 Compensation 10
§ 2302 Deputies and clerks 10
§ 2303 Entry of judgments 10
§ 2304 Judgment indices 10
§ 2305 Penalties for neglect of duty 10
§ 2306 Entry of judgment by confession 10
§ 2307 Attachment index in New Castle County 10
§ 2308 Mechanics’ Lien Docket 10
§ 2309 Partnership and Association Docket 10
§ 2312 Certification of fines; penalty 10
§ 2313 Furnishing copies of sentences in criminal cases 10
§ 2314 Advance costs 10
§ 2315 Affidavits 10
§ 2316 Purchase or contract for witness fees; penalty 10
§ 2318 Entry of letter “S” in judgment index upon satisfaction 10
§ 2319 Notation of satisfaction of judgments 10
§ 2320 Dower record 10
§ 2321 Notification of issuing writs of certiorari in motor vehicle cases 10
§ 2322 Appointment of fence viewers 10
§ 2323 Seal 10
§ 2324 Deposits; distribution of interest 10

Terms Used In Delaware Code > Title 10 > Chapter 23 - Prothonotary

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Attorney-at-law: A person who is legally qualified and licensed to practice law, and to represent and act for clients in legal proceedings.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Dower: A widow
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Month: means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
  • Writ of certiorari: An order issued by the Supreme Court directing the lower court to transmit records for a case for which it will hear on appeal.
  • Year: means a calendar year, and is equivalent to the words "year of our Lord. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302