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10 DE Code § 8904. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 89. Jurors, Witnesses and Interpreters|§ 8904. Witnesses; Court of Common Pleas for Kent County.

§ 8904. Witnesses; Court of Common Pleas for Kent County. The fees of witnesses in the Court of Common Pleas for Kent County, for the services specified, shall be as listed below:  For each day's attendance  $ 1.00 Three cents per mile going and returning.  37 Del. Laws, c. 262, §  9;  Code 1935, §  5363;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  8904;
10 DE Code § 8905. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 89. Jurors, Witnesses and Interpreters|§ 8905. Unclaimed witness fees in New Castle County.

§ 8905. Unclaimed witness fees in New Castle County. Where witness fees in any civil action instituted in New Castle County have been taxed and paid as part of the costs, and remain unclaimed for a period of 6 months from the date of payment thereof, the prothonotary shall notify the witness at the witness's last known address by registered mail, return receipt requested, of the fact that the witness fee is being held for the witness, and must be claimed within a period of 6 months from the date of such notice. When any of the witness fees have remained unclaimed for a period of 1 year from the date of payment, the prothonotary shall pay the unclaimed witness fees to the State Treasurer to be deposited to the credit of the general funds of the State. The prothonotary's office may retain 15 percent of such unclaimed witness fees to defray the costs incident to carrying out the provisions of this section. Code 1935, §  5362A;  48 Del. Laws, c. 227, §  1;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  8905;  57 Del. Laws, c. 228, §§  11-34;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
10 DE Code § 8906. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 89. Jurors, Witnesses and Interpreters|§ 8906. Expert witnesses.

§ 8906. Expert witnesses. The fees for witnesses testifying as experts or in the capacity of professionals in cases in the Superior Court, the Court of Common Pleas and the Court of Chancery, within this State, shall be fixed by the Court in its discretion, and such fees so fixed shall be taxed as part of the costs in each case and shall be collected and paid as other witness fees are now collected and paid. 26 Del. Laws, c. 260;  Code 1915, §  4231;  Code 1935, §  4706;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  8906;  71 Del. Laws, c. 345, §  1;
10 DE Code § 8907. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 89. Jurors, Witnesses and Interpreters|§ 8907. Interpreters for persons who are deaf in legal proceedings; fees.

§ 8907. Interpreters for persons who are deaf in legal proceedings; fees. A person who is deaf who is a party to, or a witness in, any legal proceeding shall have a right to a qualified interpreter of deaf sign-language and the court shall appoint such an interpreter to interpret the proceedings to, and the testimony of, a person who is deaf. The fee for an interpreter shall be fixed by the court in its discretion. In criminal actions, fees shall be paid out of funds provided by law or by the government as the court may direct. In civil actions, fees shall be paid out of funds provided by law or by 1 or more of the parties as the court may direct and may be taxed ultimately as costs, in the discretion of the court. 60 Del. Laws, c. 541, §  2;  78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §  26;
10 DE Code § 9201. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 92. Organization and Operation|§ 9201. Definitions.

§ 9201. Definitions. As used in this chapter:  (1) “Court” shall mean the Justice of the Peace Court. (2) “Rules” means rules of the Justice of the Peace Court promulgated under article IV, § 13, of the Delaware Constitution.10 Del. C. 1953, §  9201;  55 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  3;  62 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  3;  73 Del. Laws, c. 335, §  1;
10 DE Code § 9202. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 92. Organization and Operation|§ 9202. Administration and supervision of the Court; Chief Magistrate.

§ 9202. Administration and supervision of the Court; Chief Magistrate. (a) The Justice of the Peace Court shall, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, be administered and supervised in all respects pursuant to the provisions of article IV, § 13, of the Delaware Constitution and such rules of the Court as shall be promulgated thereunder. Such rules may prescribe and regulate the form and manner of process, pleading, practice and procedure governing civil and criminal proceedings in the Justice of the Peace Court from inception to termination. As provided in article IV, § 13(1), of the Delaware Constitution, the authority of the Court to promulgate such rules shall be subject to the review of the Supreme Court. (b) Such rules shall not abridge, enlarge or modify the substantive rights of any person. (c) Nothing in this title, anything therein to the contrary notwithstanding, shall in any way limit, supersede or repeal any such rules heretofore prescribed under authority of law. (d) The Justice of the Peace Court shall have and exercise such jurisdiction, both criminal and civil, as shall be conferred upon it by law. (e) In addition to the number of justices of the peace specified by § 9203 of this title, the Governor, by and with the consent of a majority of all the members elected to the Senate, shall appoint a justice of the peace who shall serve as Chief Magistrate and administrative head of the Justice of the Peace Court. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  9202;  55 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  3;  62 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  4;  71 Del. Laws, c. 173, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 335, §  1;
10 DE Code § 9203. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 92. Organization and Operation|§ 9203. Number of justices of the peace in each county.

§ 9203. Number of justices of the peace in each county. In the counties of this State there shall be no more than the following number of justices of the peace:  New Castle  29 Kent  12 Sussex  19 10 Del. C. 1953, §  9203;  55 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  3;  55 Del. Laws, c. 433, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 176, §  12;  72 Del. Laws, c. 239, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 335, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 310, §  1;
10 DE Code § 9204. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 92. Organization and Operation|§ 9204. Place of holding courts.

§ 9204. Place of holding courts. The Justice of the Peace Court shall hold court in at least 1 place in Wilmington, 5 places in the remainder of New Castle County, 3 places in Kent County, and 5 places in Sussex County, and in such other places as from time to time shall be designated in the rules. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  9204;  55 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  3;  73 Del. Laws, c. 335, §  1;
10 DE Code § 9205. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 92. Organization and Operation|§ 9205. Court hours.

§ 9205. Court hours. Each of the places where Court is held shall be open at such times as shall be provided by the rules; provided, however, that in each county there shall be at least 1 court available at all times. The Court may hear and determine any case within its jurisdiction during the time the Court is open. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  9205;  55 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  3;  64 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 335, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 278, §  1;
10 DE Code § 9206. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 92. Organization and Operation|§ 9206. Statewide jurisdiction of the justices of the peace.

§ 9206. Statewide jurisdiction of the justices of the peace. Each justice of the peace shall serve in the county in which the justice of the peace resides. The justice of the peace may be assigned from time to time, for such hours and length of time as may be established by the rules or administrative policy. A justice of the peace may, with consent, be assigned to hold court in any part of the State and for that purpose, the jurisdiction of the justice of the peace shall be considered as statewide. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  9206;  55 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  3;  62 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  5;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 335, §  1;
10 DE Code § 9209. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 92. Organization and Operation|§ 9209. Salaries of the justices of the peace and the Chief Magistrate.

§ 9209. Salaries of the justices of the peace and the Chief Magistrate. (a) The Chief Magistrate and the justices of the peace shall receive such compensation from the State as shall be provided by law. (b) A justice of the peace shall not receive any other fees or emoluments for discharging the duties of the office except as may otherwise be provided by law or by the rules, or engage in any occupation concerned with or growing out of the collection of any judgment rendered by a justice of the peace, or engage in the private practice of law, or hold any state office, or be employed by the State in any other capacity except as otherwise provided by law, by court rules, or by the Judicial Code of Conduct. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  9209;  55 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  3;  57 Del. Laws, c. 635;  60 Del. Laws, c. 143, §  1;  62 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  6;  62 Del. Laws, c. 74, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 103, §§  1, 2;  73 Del. Laws, c. 335, §  1;
10 DE Code § 9210. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 92. Organization and Operation|§ 9210. Offices; supplies; basic legal education and continuing legal education requirements for justices of the peace.

§ 9210. Offices; supplies; basic legal education and continuing legal education requirements for justices of the peace. (a) The State shall provide each justice of the peace with such space, supplies and equipment as shall be necessary and appropriate to enable the justice to properly carry out the duties of office at the locations designated for the justice to hold court. (b) There shall be basic and continuing legal education requirements for justices of the peace which shall be as prescribed by court rule. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  9210;  55 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  3;  60 Del. Laws, c. 627, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 335, §  1;
10 DE Code § 9211. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 92. Organization and Operation|§ 9211. Assignment of retired justices of the peace to active duty.

§ 9211. Assignment of retired justices of the peace to active duty. (a) Any retired justice of the peace may be designated by the Chief Magistrate, with the approval of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, to serve temporarily in any Justice of the Peace Court in the State; provided, however, that the retired justice of the peace:  (1) Was serving in good standing as a justice of the peace at the time of retirement; (2) Had been appointed and confirmed for a second term prior to retirement; (3) Assents to such designation; and (4) Is not involved or employed in any position which would create a conflict of interest with the position of justice of the peace, including, but not limited to, any position concerned with or growing out of the collection of any judgment rendered by a justice of the peace, the private practice of law, the holding of any state office, or employment by the State in any capacity. (b) Any retired justice of the peace accepting an active duty designation shall be compensated on a per diem basis on the formula representing 1/2 6 0 of the annual salary for a justice of the peace serving a second term. In no event shall the total annual compensation of the retired justice equal the current annual salary for a justice of the peace serving a second term. Each retired justice of the peace serving shall also be reimbursed for travel necessarily incurred for the performance of such active duty as approved by the Chief Magistrate. (c) Expenditures for work performed under this section shall be made from funds appropriated for this purpose, from surplus personnel funds contained within the Justice of the Peace Court's appropriation, with the approval of the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Office of Management and Budget, and/or from other appropriate funds. 73 Del. Laws, c. 79, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 335, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  21(5);
10 DE Code § 9223. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 92. Organization and Operation|§ 9223. Security personnel.

§ 9223. Security personnel. All security personnel of the Court shall have the full powers of a Justice of the Peace Court constable, including the power of arrest, while performing Court-related functions throughout the State. 69 Del. Laws, c. 300, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 335, §  1;
10 DE Code § 9224. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 92. Organization and Operation|§ 9224. Drug testing required.

§ 9224. Drug testing required. (a) The Justice of the Peace Court is authorized and required to conduct drug testing as set forth in this section of any employee or prospective employee accepting a uniformed services position, which includes those positions where qualification to carry an employer-issued firearm is a condition of employment. The following drug testing shall be authorized or required:  (1) Preemployment testing. — The Justice of the Peace Court shall not hire or employ any person without first obtaining the results of such person's mandatory drug screening as specified in subsection (b) of this section. (2) Random testing. — All uniformed services employees shall be subject to random testing for illegal use of the drugs specified in subsection (b) of this section. (3) Reasonable-suspicion testing. — The Justice of the Peace Court, acting through its supervisory personnel, may also conduct a drug test based on a reasonable suspicion that a uniformed services employee is impaired by an illegal drug. (b) Any person offered employment with the Justice of the Peace Court as a uniformed services employee shall be required to submit to mandatory drug screening pursuant to this section and the regulations promulgated by the Justice of the Peace Court. Such regulations shall require drug testing for the following controlled substances:  (1) Marijuana/cannabis; (2) Cocaine; (3) Opiates; (4) Phencyclidine (“PCP”); (5) Amphetamines; (6) Any other controlled prescription drugs specified by the Justice of the Peace Court in the regulations promulgated pursuant to this section. (c) Conditional offer. — Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the Justice of the Peace Court may make a conditional offer of employment to an applicant who has submitted to the required drug screening. No person made a conditional offer of employment shall receive an official starting date until the results of their preemployment drug screen have been received. Any applicant made a conditional offer of employment shall be informed that the results of that applicant's drug screen have been requested. (d) The Justice of the Peace Court shall adopt policies and procedures for imposing sanctions, which may include referral to the State's Employee Assistance Program, suspension or termination, upon any uniformed services employee who wilfully refuses to submit to random or reasonable suspicion testing or whose drug screen indicates that such person has illegally used or consumed a drug or drugs. No employee shall be sanctioned when such person has used or consumed the drug or drugs detected according to the directions and terms of a lawfully obtained prescription for such drug or drugs. 79 Del. Laws, c. 317, §  1;
10 DE Code § 9301. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 93. Jurisdiction and Venue|§ 9301. Civil jurisdiction; amount in controversy.

§ 9301. Civil jurisdiction; amount in controversy. Unless otherwise specified by law, the Justice of the Peace Court shall have civil jurisdiction over the following:  (1) Common-law actions in contract, express or implied, and common-law actions in tort for damage, destruction or taking of personal property (including replevin), for injury to real property, and for trespass on the land. Jurisdiction over such actions shall be limited to actions in which the matter in demand, damage claimed, or the value of the property whose return is sought does not exceed $25,000; provided, however, that the $25,000 limit does not apply to monetary claims, counter-claims, or cross-claims asserted in an action for summary possession as provided in Chapter 57 of Title 25 and arising from or relating to a commercial lease as defined in Part IV of Title 25 [§ 6101 et seq. of Title 25]. A penalty in any contract exceeding that sum shall not exclude it from this jurisdiction if the sum actually due thereon is within it. The interest also due on any cause of action within this jurisdiction may be added, although the judgment, with interest so added, exceeds $25,000. (2) Actions for any penalty or forfeiture incurred under the provisions of any statute, bylaw or ordinance authorized by statute when the matter in demand does not exceed $25,000. The interest also due on any such cause of action may be added, although the judgment, with interest so added, exceeds $25,000. (3) Summary possession actions as provided in Chapter 57 of Title 25. (4) Distress for rent actions as provided in Chapter 63 of Title 25. (5) Truancy actions as provided in Chapter 27 of Title 14. (6) Any other civil jurisdiction provided by law.Code 1852, §§  2063, 2193, 2206;  18 Del. Laws, c. 678, §  1;  Code 1915, §§  4004, 4004A, 4062, 4065A, 4069;  29 Del. Laws, c. 255;  29 Del. Laws, c. 256, §  2;  34 Del. Laws, c. 221, §  1;  34 Del. Laws, c. 224, §§  1, 3;  41 Del. Laws, c. 209;  Code 1935, §§  4490, 4543, 4547, 4560;  10 Del. c. 1953,, §§  9301, 9303, 9304, 9305;  55 Del. Laws, c. 20, §§  4, 6, 7;  55 Del. Laws, c. 297, §§  1, 3, 4;  57 Del. Laws, c. 192, §§  1, 2, 3, 4;  58 Del. Laws, c. 194, §  11;  59 Del. Laws, c. 540, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 270, §§  1, 2, 3, 5, 6;  67 Del. Laws, c. 426, §§  1, 2, 3;  69 Del. Laws, c. 425, §§  1, 2, 3;  72 Del. Laws, c. 346, §  15;  73 Del. Laws, c. 334, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 224, § 2;  82 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 1;
10 DE Code § 9302. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 93. Jurisdiction and Venue|§ 9302. Venue of the Justice of the Peace Court.

§ 9302. Venue of the Justice of the Peace Court. The jurisdiction of the Court shall extend throughout the State. Process may be issued out of each county and into each county. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  9302;  55 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  5;  56 Del. Laws, c. 223, §  2;  59 Del. Laws, c. 540, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 334, §  1;
10 DE Code § 9704. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 97. Fees|§ 9704. Witnesses.

§ 9704. Witnesses. The fees of witnesses in cases before a justice of the peace shall be as follows:  For each day's attendance  $ .50 And 3 cents per mile from the witness' house to the place of trial and back.  For the referees who actually try the cause, each, and mileage the same as jurors   .50 24 Del. Laws, c. 248;  Code 1915, §  4059;  Code 1935, §  4540;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  9707;
10 DE Code § 9705. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 97. Fees|§ 9705. Parties.

§ 9705. Parties. The fees of parties in cases before a justice of the peace shall be as follows:  For each deposition taken  $ .50 But more than $1.00 shall not be allowed by either party for depositions in a case before the justice, nor more than $5.00 on appeal.  24 Del. Laws, c. 248;  Code 1915, §  4059;  Code 1935, §  4540;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  9708;
10 DE Code § 9706. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 97. Fees|§ 9706. Certification of acknowledgments.

§ 9706. Certification of acknowledgments. The fees of a justice of the peace, for the services specified, shall be as follows:  Taking and certifying acknowledgment of a deed, whether one or more parties, each justice  $ .50 Same of a release, acquittance or receipt, each justice  .30 12 Del. Laws, c. 571, §  1;  Code 1915, §  4060;  Code 1935, §  4541;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  9709;
10 DE Code § 9707. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 97. Fees|§ 9707. Depositions in appeals.

§ 9707. Depositions in appeals.  For each deposition taken in an appeal from a justice   $ .50 But not more than $5.00 shall be allowed for depositions in 1 appeal.  Code 1852, §  2814;  Code 1915, §  4871;  Code 1935, §  5367;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  9710;
10 DE Code § 9708. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 97. Fees|§ 9708. Duties with respect to fees; limitations on fees.

§ 9708. Duties with respect to fees; limitations on fees. The justice shall tax the fee for every service specified in this chapter. No other fee shall be allowed and no mileage shall be allowed unless it is expressly given. In no case shall a fee be charged for a service not performed; and every officer or person receiving a fee, shall, upon demand give a receipt specifying the items. 24 Del. Laws, c. 248;  Code 1915, §  4059;  Code 1935, §  4540;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  9711;
10 DE Code § 9709. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 97. Fees|§ 9709. Violations and penalty.

§ 9709. Violations and penalty. Whoever knowingly receives any greater or more or less fees than are allowed in this chapter for the services specified, or refuses to give a receipt or adds any item not specified in this chapter, shall be fined not more than $60. 24 Del. Laws, c. 248;  Code 1915, §  4059;  Code 1935, §  4540;  10 Del. C. 1953, §  9712;
10 DE Code § 9801. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 98. Costs|§ 9801. Justice of the Peace Court costs.

§ 9801. Justice of the Peace Court costs. All costs in the Justice of the Peace Court shall be established by court rule, subject to approval by the Chief Justice and the Delaware Supreme Court. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  9801;  55 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  31;  59 Del. Laws, c. 513, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 538, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 475, §  1;  61 Del. Laws, c. 367, §  4;  62 Del. Laws, c. 278, §§  1, 2;  66 Del. Laws, c. 81, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 288, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 63, §§  1, 2;  73 Del. Laws, c. 93, §§  1, 2;  76 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  2;  76 Del. Laws, c. 240, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 56, §  1;
10 DE Code § 9802. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 98. Costs|§ 9802. Duties with respect to costs; limitations on fees.

§ 9802. Duties with respect to costs; limitations on fees. All costs collected shall be for the use of the State unless otherwise specifically provided by statute or rules of the Court. The justice shall tax the costs for each service specified by the rules of the Justice of the Peace Court. No other fee or cost shall be allowed and no mileage shall be allowed unless it is expressly given by statute. In no case shall costs be charged for a service not performed; and every office or person receiving a fee shall, upon demand, give a receipt specifying the item of service represented by said fee. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  9802;  55 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  31;  77 Del. Laws, c. 56, §  2;
10 DE Code § 9803. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|Chapter 98. Costs|§ 9803. Violations and penalty.

§ 9803. Violations and penalty. (a) Whoever knowingly receives any greater or less fee or cost than is allowed for the services specified, or who refuses to give a receipt or adds any item not specified by the rules of the Justice of the Peace Court, shall be fined not more than $500. (b) The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of offenses under this section. 10 Del. C. 1953, §  9803;  55 Del. Laws, c. 20, §  31;  77 Del. Laws, c. 56, §  3;