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11 DE Code § 1901. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter I. Arrest and Commitment|§ 1901. Definitions.

§ 1901. Definitions. As used in this subchapter:  (1) “Arrest” is the taking of a person into custody in order that the person may be forthcoming to answer for the commission of a crime. (2) “Peace officer” is any public officer authorized by law to make arrests in a criminal case. Sheriffs and sheriff deputies are not authorized by law to make arrests in criminal cases.Code 1935, §§  5343-A;  48 Del. Laws, c. 304;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  1901;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  2;
11 DE Code § 1902. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter I. Arrest and Commitment|§ 1902. Questioning and detaining suspects.

§ 1902. Questioning and detaining suspects. (a) A peace officer may stop any person abroad, or in a public place, who the officer has reasonable ground to suspect is committing, has committed or is about to commit a crime, and may demand the person's name, address, business abroad and destination. (b) Any person so questioned who fails to give identification or explain the person's actions to the satisfaction of the officer may be detained and further questioned and investigated. (c) The total period of detention provided for by this section shall not exceed 2 hours. The detention is not an arrest and shall not be recorded as an arrest in any official record. At the end of the detention the person so detained shall be released or be arrested and charged with a crime. Code 1935, §§  5343-B;  48 Del. Laws, c. 304;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  1902;  56 Del. Laws, c. 152, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1903. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter I. Arrest and Commitment|§ 1903. Searching questioned person for weapon.

§ 1903. Searching questioned person for weapon. A peace officer may search for a dangerous weapon any person whom the officer has stopped or detained to question as provided in § 1902 of this title, whenever the officer has reasonable ground to believe that the officer is in danger if the person possesses a dangerous weapon. If the officer finds a weapon, the officer may take and keep it until the completion of the questioning, when the officer shall either return it or arrest the person. The arrest may be for the illegal possession of the weapon. Code 1935, §  5343C;  48 Del. Laws, c. 304;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  1903;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1905. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter I. Arrest and Commitment|§ 1905. Validity of arrest on improper grounds.

§ 1905. Validity of arrest on improper grounds. If a lawful cause of arrest exists, the arrest is lawful even though the officer charges the wrong offense or gives a reason that does not justify the arrest. Code 1935, §§  5343-G;  48 Del. Laws, c. 304;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  1907;
11 DE Code § 1906. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter I. Arrest and Commitment|§ 1906. Possession and display of warrant.

§ 1906. Possession and display of warrant. An arrest by a peace officer acting under a warrant is lawful even though the officer does not have the warrant in possession at the time of the arrest, but, if the person arrested so requests, the warrant shall be shown to the person as soon as practicable. Code 1935, §§  5343-H;  48 Del. Laws, c. 304;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  1908;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1907. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter I. Arrest and Commitment|§ 1907. Summons instead of arrest; form; penalty for nonappearance.

§ 1907. Summons instead of arrest; form; penalty for nonappearance. (a) In any case in which it is lawful for a peace officer to arrest without a warrant a person for a misdemeanor, the officer may, but need not, give the person a written summons in substantially the following form:  Violator's Last Name First Middle O.C.PNo. Birth Date Sex M F No. and Street City State ColorW B O Occupation  Owner's Name First Middle  State Tag No.  Address      Specific Offense   Sec. No. DateTime  M. Acc.Yes  No Hundred County Route No.  Exact Location   S K NC     Magistrate  Arresting Officer   Date of Trial     Troop Time  Address      You are hereby directed to appear at the time and place designated above to stand trial for the offense indicated. A failure to obey this summons may result in fine or imprisonment, or both. Final Disposition of Upper Court   Remarks   TRAFFIC ARREST REPORT DELAWARE STATE POLICE      (b) If the person fails to appear in answer to the summons, or if there is reasonable cause to believe that the person will not appear, a warrant for the person's arrest may issue. (c) Whoever wilfully fails to appear in answer to the summons may be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both. Code 1935, §§  5343-I;  48 Del. Laws, c. 304;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  1909;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1908. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter I. Arrest and Commitment|§ 1908. Release of person arrested without warrant.

§ 1908. Release of person arrested without warrant. (a) Any officer in charge of a police department or any officer delegated by the officer may release, instead of taking before a magistrate, any person who has been arrested without a warrant by an officer of that department whenever:  (1) The officer is satisfied either that there is no ground for making a criminal complaint against the person and no further proceedings are desirable; or (2) The person was arrested for a misdemeanor and has signed an agreement to appear in court at a time designated, if the officer is satisfied that the person is a resident of the State and will appear in court at the time designated. (b) A person released as provided in this section shall have no right to sue on the ground that the person was released without being brought before a magistrate. Code 1935, §§  5343-J;  48 Del. Laws, c. 304;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  1910;  57 Del. Laws, c. 694, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1909. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter I. Arrest and Commitment|§ 1909. Hearing without delay; permissible delay.

§ 1909. Hearing without delay; permissible delay. (a) If not otherwise released, every person arrested shall be brought before a magistrate without unreasonable delay, and in any event the person shall, subject to the limitations contained in subsection (b) of this section below, be so brought within 24 hours of arrest, unless the court, for good cause shown, orders that person be held for a further period not to exceed 48 hours. (b) Persons unable to knowingly and intelligently participate in the presentment proceedings because of incapacitation as a result of the consumption of alcohol or the use of drugs may, until such time as they are able to meaningfully participate in those proceedings, be held in police custody or be temporarily committed with bail and conditions of release to the custody of the Department of Correction on order of and following a determination of incapacitation by a magistrate. This temporary holding or commitment should not exceed 12 hours from the time of commitment until presentment, unless the court, for good cause shown, orders that person be held for a further period not to exceed 24 additional hours. Code 1935, §§  5343-K;  48 Del. Laws, c. 304;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  1911;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 257, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1910. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter I. Arrest and Commitment|§ 1910. Identification of witness.

§ 1910. Identification of witness. Whenever a peace officer has reasonable ground to believe that a crime has been committed, the officer may stop any person who the officer has reasonable ground to believe was present thereat and may demand the person's name and address. If the person fails to give identification to the satisfaction of the officer, the officer may take the person forthwith before a magistrate. If the person fails to give identification to the satisfaction of the magistrate, the latter may require the person to furnish bond or may commit the person to jail until the person so gives identification. Code 1935, §§  5343-L;  48 Del. Laws, c. 304;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  1912;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1912. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter I. Arrest and Commitment|§ 1912. Federal law-enforcement officers; authority; immunity.

§ 1912. Federal law-enforcement officers; authority; immunity. A sworn federal law-enforcement officer, who in an official capacity is authorized by law to make arrests, shall have the same legal status and immunity from suit in this State as a member of the Delaware State Police when making an arrest in this State concerning a nonfederal crime, only if:  (1) The federal officer reasonably believes that the person arrested has committed or is committing a felony in the officer's presence; or (2) The federal officer is rendering assistance to a peace officer of this State in an emergency or at the request of the peace officer.64 Del. Laws, c. 354, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1913. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter I. Arrest and Commitment|§ 1913. Release and publication of the name and photograph of a juvenile.

§ 1913. Release and publication of the name and photograph of a juvenile. (a) As used in this section:  (1) “Juvenile” means a child 17 years of age or younger. (2) “Law-enforcement officer” means as defined in § 222 of this title. (3) “Law-enforcement agency” means any agency employing law-enforcement officers. (4) “Mugshot” means a photograph of a suspect's face or profile. (5) “Name of juvenile” means the name of a juvenile who has been arrested or suspected of committing a crime. (6) “Photograph of a juvenile” means any image depicting a juvenile who has been arrested or suspected of committing a crime. “Photograph of a juvenile” includes a mugshot. (7) “Publish” means to disseminate to the public or produce or release for distribution. “Publish” includes to display on any publicly-maintained social media page or website. (8) “Release” means to make available or accessible to the public. (9) “Violent felony” means as defined in § 4201 of this title. (b) No law-enforcement agency shall release or publish or cause to be released or published the name of a juvenile or a photograph of a juvenile unless all of the following apply:  (1) The juvenile is charged with a violent felony. (2) Release or publication of the photograph or name of the juvenile is necessary to protect the public's safety.83 Del. Laws, c. 262, § 1;
11 DE Code § 1931. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter II. Fresh Pursuit|§ 1931. Definitions.

§ 1931. Definitions. As used in this subchapter:  “Fresh pursuit” includes fresh pursuit as defined by the common law, and also the pursuit of a person who has committed a felony or a misdemeanor or a violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of this State or who is reasonably suspected of having committed a felony or a misdemeanor or a violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of this State, and also includes the pursuit of a person suspected of having committed a supposed felony or misdemeanor or violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the State though no violation of the law has actually been committed, if there is reasonable grounds for believing that a violation of the law has been committed; however, fresh pursuit as used in this subchapter does not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay.41 Del. Laws, c. 216, §  5;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  1931;  56 Del. Laws, c. 154, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1932. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter II. Fresh Pursuit|§ 1932. Arrest by out-of-state police.

§ 1932. Arrest by out-of-state police. (a) Any member of a duly organized state, county or municipal peace unit of another state of the United States who enters this State in fresh pursuit, and continues within this State in such fresh pursuit, of a person in order to arrest the person on the ground that the person is believed to have committed a felony, a misdemeanor or a violation of the motor vehicle code in such other state, shall have the same authority to arrest and hold such person in custody, as has any member of any duly organized state, county or municipal peace unit of this State, to arrest and hold in custody a person on the ground that the person is believed to have committed a felony, a misdemeanor or a violation of the Motor Vehicle Code in this State. (b) This section shall not be construed so as to make unlawful any arrest in this State which would otherwise be lawful. 41 Del. Laws, c. 216, §§  1, 3;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  1932;  56 Del. Laws, c. 154, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1933. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter II. Fresh Pursuit|§ 1933. Hearing before justice of the peace; waiver of extradition.

§ 1933. Hearing before justice of the peace; waiver of extradition. If an arrest is made in this State by an officer of another state in accordance with § 1932 of this title, the officer shall without unnecessary delay take the person arrested before a justice of the peace of the county in which the arrest was made, who shall conduct a hearing for the purpose of determining the lawfulness of the arrest. If the justice of the peace determines that the arrest was lawful the justice of the peace shall commit the person arrested to await for a reasonable time the issuance of an extradition warrant by the Governor of this State, or admit the person to bail for such purpose. If the justice of the peace determines that the arrest was unlawful the justice of the peace shall discharge the person arrested. If the person so arrested waives extradition in the manner provided by law, upon the filing of the waiver at the central office or headquarters of any local, county or state police, or at the local office of the Attorney General, the officer having the arrested person in charge may forthwith take the person from this State to the state where the arrested person is wanted for having committed the felony. 41 Del. Laws, c. 216, §  2;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  1933;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1934. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter II. Fresh Pursuit|§ 1934. Short title.

§ 1934. Short title. This subchapter may be cited as the “Uniform Law on Fresh Pursuit.” 41 Del. Laws, c. 216, §  8;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  1934;
11 DE Code § 1935. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter II. Fresh Pursuit|§ 1935. Fresh pursuit by county, municipal, town and other peace units.

§ 1935. Fresh pursuit by county, municipal, town and other peace units. Any peace officer of a duly organized county, municipal, town, interstate bridge or university peace unit or a law-enforcement officer of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, but not county sheriffs or their deputies, may carry out fresh pursuit of any person anywhere within this State, regardless of the original territorial jurisdiction of such officer, in order to arrest such person pursued, when there is reasonable grounds to suspect that a felony, misdemeanor, or violation of the Motor Vehicle Code has been committed in this State by such person. 11 Del. C. 1953, §  1935;  56 Del. Laws, c. 154, §  3;  66 Del. Laws, c. 304, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  14;  78 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  4;
11 DE Code § 1941. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter III. Police Mutual Aid Agreements|§ 1941. Short title.

§ 1941. Short title. This subchapter may be cited as the “Police Mutual Assistance Act.” 11 Del. C. 1953, §  1941;  57 Del. Laws, c. 433;  75 Del. Laws, c. 36, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1942. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter III. Police Mutual Aid Agreements|§ 1942. Definitions.

§ 1942. Definitions. As used in this subchapter:  (1) “Emergency” means any such circumstance which, in the judgment of the principal law-enforcement officer of the requesting jurisdiction, requires additional police assistance, and shall include such planned or anticipated or scheduled events that, in the judgment of the principal law-enforcement officer of the requesting jurisdiction, will require additional police resources beyond the reasonable capacity of the requesting jurisdiction. The governing body of a jurisdiction may determine the circumstances under which police officers of its jurisdiction, together with all necessary equipment, may lawfully go or be sent beyond the territorial limits of its jurisdiction to any point within or without the State. (2) “Jurisdiction” means a recognized geographic area such as a county, incorporated municipality or the legislatively defined area of responsibility of the Delaware River and Bay Authority or the Department of Safety and Homeland Security or the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and/or the University of Delaware and/or Delaware State University in which the governing body and its police have the authority, capacity, power and right to enforce laws. (3) “Mutual assistance” means the provisions under this subchapter enabling the police of one jurisdiction to enter into another jurisdiction for purpose of rendering assistance upon the request of the other jurisdiction. (4) “Police” includes all authorized law-enforcement personnel of a jurisdiction.11 Del. C. 1953, §  1942;  57 Del. Laws, c. 433;  66 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 306, §§  1, 2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 105, §§  15, 16;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 138, §§  2, 3;  72 Del. Laws, c. 367, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  138;  75 Del. Laws, c. 36, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1943. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter III. Police Mutual Aid Agreements|§ 1943. Use of police from other jurisdictions in emergencies.

§ 1943. Use of police from other jurisdictions in emergencies. Whenever the necessity arises during an emergency, upon request, the police of one jurisdiction may, pursuant to this subchapter, lawfully enter into another jurisdiction for the purpose of assisting in meeting such emergency. 11 Del. C. 1953, §  1943;  57 Del. Laws, c. 433;  75 Del. Laws, c. 36, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1944. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter III. Police Mutual Aid Agreements|§ 1944. Mutual assistance.

§ 1944. Mutual assistance. (a) The police agency of a jurisdiction may in its discretion enter into agreements to provide mutual assistance for such periods as it deems advisable with any other jurisdiction within or without the State, including the District of Columbia. Such agreements must set forth the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to the mutual assistance contemplated under the agreement. (b) [Repealed.] 11 Del. C. 1953, §  1944;  57 Del. Laws, c. 433;  66 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  2;  72 Del. Laws, c. 130, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 36, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 207, § 1;
11 DE Code § 1945. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter III. Police Mutual Aid Agreements|§ 1945. Liability insurance.

§ 1945. Liability insurance. The governing body of any jurisdiction in this State is authorized to procure or extend the necessary public liability insurance to cover claims arising out of mutual assistance to other jurisdictions. 11 Del. C. 1953, §  1945;  57 Del. Laws, c. 433;  66 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  3;  75 Del. Laws, c. 36, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1946. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter III. Police Mutual Aid Agreements|§ 1946. Direction and authorization of activities.

§ 1946. Direction and authorization of activities. (a) The principal law-enforcement officer on duty of a jurisdiction shall be responsible for directing the activities of all police coming into that officer's jurisdiction pursuant to this subchapter. (b) The principal law-enforcement officer shall be empowered to authorize all police from a foreign jurisdiction to the same extent as if they were duly authorized law-enforcement officers of the jurisdiction. 11 Del. C. 1953, §  1946;  57 Del. Laws, c. 433;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 36, §  1;
11 DE Code § 1947. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 19. Arrest and Commitment; Fresh Pursuit|Subchapter III. Police Mutual Aid Agreements|§ 1947. Immunities; benefits.

§ 1947. Immunities; benefits. Police, when acting outside their respective jurisdictions pursuant to mutual assistance, shall have all the immunities from liability and exemptions from law, ordinances and regulations and shall have all the pension, relief, disability workers' compensation and other benefits enjoyed by them while performing their respective duties within their own jurisdiction. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as in any way limiting the provisions of § 1911 of this title. 11 Del. C. 1953, §  1947;  57 Del. Laws, c. 433;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 36, §  1;
11 DE Code § 2301. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 23. Search and Seizure|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2301. Search to accord with statute or Constitution.

§ 2301. Search to accord with statute or Constitution. No person shall search any person, house, building, conveyance, place or other thing without the consent of the owner (or occupant, if any) unless such search is authorized by and made pursuant to statute or the Constitution of the United States. Code 1935, §§  5343-AA;  48 Del. Laws, c. 303;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  2301;  53 Del. Laws, c. 359, §  1;  56 Del. Laws, c. 422, §  1;
11 DE Code § 2302. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 23. Search and Seizure|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2302. Search without warrant in hot pursuit.

§ 2302. Search without warrant in hot pursuit. A search of a person, house, building, conveyance, place or other thing may be made without a warrant if the search is made for a person hotly pursued provided the pursuer has probable cause to believe that such person has committed a felony or a misdemeanor. Code 1935, §§  5343-BB;  48 Del. Laws, c. 303;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  2302;  56 Del. Laws, c. 422, §  2;