Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 5305 – Bail and commitment upon election to trial by Court
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(a) In all those cases where, by § 5303 of this title, the accused may elect to be tried by the Court, if the accused elects to be tried by the Court, the justice of the peace shall hold such accused under sufficient bail for a hearing or for accused’s appearance at the Court where the matter shall proceed as though originating in the Court by information filed.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 5305
- 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.
(b) In default of bail, the person accused shall be committed to the custody of the Department of Correction to await the session of the Court.
11 Del. C. 1953, § ?5305; 59 Del. Laws, c. 133, § ?3; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1; 80 Del. Laws, c. 51, § ?3;