Delaware § 2005 - Emergency sessions of court.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 2005 — Emergency sessions of court., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2005. Emergency sessions of court.
(a) When the Chief Justice makes the determination that a court shall conduct proceedings outside its county, the Chief Justice may order emergency sessions of court in another county. In making this determination, the Chief Justice shall make a reasonable effort to consult with the chief judge and the court administrator of the affected court, the other members of the Supreme Court, the Attorney General, and the Chief Defender.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall preempt the authority of each court to make a temporary move within the county, or in the case of the Supreme Court, within the State, as provided for in § 1903 of this title.
77 Del. Laws, c. 30, § 1; 80 Del. Laws, c. 26, § 2;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 2005 ("Emergency sessions of court.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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