A person who holds the office of constable shall have and display on proper demand a badge, approved by the Board, with the word “constable” engraved thereon. A constable may have and display such badge only while on duty and while in the performance of the lawful duties of employment. The name of the person, firm, corporation, civic association, or governmental entity employing the constable shall be plainly inscribed on such badge. Only state agencies may use the State Seal on any constable uniform, equipment, or badge.

22 Del. Laws, c. 78, §§ ?1, 2; Code 1915, § ?1417; Code 1935, § ?1583; 10 Del. C. 1953, § ?2727; 65 Del. Laws, c. 433, § ?1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1; 83 Del. Laws, c. 454, § 2;

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Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 5610

  • Board: means the Constable Board of Examiners. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 5602
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • State: means the State of Delaware; and when applied to different parts of the United States, it includes the District of Columbia and the several territories and possessions of the United States. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302