Delaware § 6912 - Reduction of excessive bail.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 6912 — Reduction of excessive bail., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6912. Reduction of excessive bail.
If the party is committed on mesne process in a civil action for want of bail, and it appears that the sum required is excessive, the court or judge shall decide what bail is reasonable, and shall order that, on giving such bail, the party shall be discharged.
Code 1852, § 2552; Code 1915, § 4484; Code 1935, § 4936; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 6912;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 6912
What does Delaware Code § 6912 cover?
Section 6912 ("Reduction of excessive 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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