Sections
§ 9201 Definitions 10
§ 9202 Administration and supervision of the Court; Chief Magistrate 10
§ 9203 Number of justices of the peace in each county 10
§ 9204 Place of holding courts 10
§ 9205 Court hours 10
§ 9206 Statewide jurisdiction of the justices of the peace 10
§ 9209 Salaries of the justices of the peace and the Chief Magistrate 10
§ 9210 Offices; supplies; basic legal education and continuing legal … 10
§ 9211 Assignment of retired justices of the peace to active duty 10
§ 9223 Security personnel 10
§ 9224 Drug testing required 10
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Terms Used In Delaware Code > Title 10 > Chapter 92 - Organization and Operation

  • 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.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Court: shall mean the Justice of the Peace Court. See Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 9201
  • Department: means the Department of Correction. See Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 6503
  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Law: includes the laws and ordinances of this State, political subdivisions and municipalities thereof. See Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 6503
  • Offender: includes any person convicted of a crime or offense as defined in § 101 of this title or the ordinances of any incorporated municipality of this State, including a person committed for civil or criminal contempt, except,

    a. See Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 6503

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Rules: means rules of the Justice of the Peace Court promulgated under article IV, § 13, of the Delaware Constitution. See Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 9201
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.