Sections
§ 2801 Appointment 10
§ 2802 Duties; exclusive authority 10
§ 2803 Salary and term; mileage 10
§ 2804 Location 10
§ 2805 Residence requirement 10
§ 2806 Training 10
§ 2807 Prohibited activities and employments 10
§ 2808 Jurisdiction 10

Terms Used In Delaware Code > Title 10 > Chapter 28 - Justice of the Peace Constables

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Month: means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.