Delaware § 6911 - Discharge on bail.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 6911 — Discharge on bail., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6911. Discharge on bail.
If the party is detained for any cause or offense for which the party is bailable, the party shall be discharged on becoming bound by recognizance, in a proper sum and with sufficient surety, for appearance at the court having cognizance of the matter. If the party does not give such security, the party shall be remanded with an order therefor expressing the sum in which the party is held to bail, and the court at which the party is required to appear. Any justice of the peace, court or other officer authorized by law to take bail, may, at any time before the sitting of the court, bail the party pursuant to such orders.
Code 1852, § 2551; Code 1915, § 4483; Code 1935, § 4935; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 6911; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 6911
What does Delaware Code § 6911 cover?
Section 6911 ("Discharge on bail.") 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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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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