Delaware Code Title 20 Sec. 157 – Process
The President, Military Judge, or Summary Court Officer of any court-martial convened under this title may:
(1) Issue warrants, subpoenas or subpoenas duces tecum to compel appearance at a court-martial or to enforce the Court’s judgments.
(2) Issue such other process as is necessary to exercise the Court’s jurisdiction.
(3) Punish persons subject to the Delaware Code of Military Justice for contempt of court under the procedures of the Uniform Code of Military Justice; provided, however, that no punishment imposed may exceed that authorized for violation of § 1271 of Title 11.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 20 Sec. 157
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
Any warrant or subpoena under this section may be served or executed by the Sheriff, any constable, law-enforcement officer, military policeman or provost marshal designated for this purpose.
Code 1915, § ?310F; 33 Del. Laws, c. 46, § ?1; Code 1935, § ?279; 20 Del. C. 1953, § ?157; 64 Del. Laws, c. 258, § ?1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 106, § ?15;