Sections
§ 801 Applicability 21
§ 802 Authority to stop 21
§ 803 Right of transfer 21
§ 804 Jurisdiction over certain children 21
§ 805 Payment of penalties and costs 21
§ 806 Payment by voluntary assessment 21
§ 807 Default judgment 21
§ 808 Forwarding of names to the Division of Motor Vehicles 21
§ 809 Suspension of license 21
§ 810 Refusal of registration renewal 21
§ 811 Appeal 21
§ 812 Court rules or policies 21

Terms Used In Delaware Code > Title 21 > Chapter 8 - Provisions Regarding Civil Traffic Offenses

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • 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.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.