Delaware § 9702 - Kent County constables.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 9702 — Kent County constables., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9702. Kent County constables.
The fees of Kent County constables, for the services specified, in cases before a Justice of the Peace shall be as follows:
| For serving and returning a summons, or scire facias on one or more defendants, including all services in a cause before judgment | $ 1.00 |
| For serving and returning a subpoena, $1.00 for the first 2 persons and 50¢ for each additional person. | |
| Mileage in serving and returning a summons subpoena or scire facias at the rate of 10 cents for each mile necessarily traveled to be counted as if all persons summoned were summoned at the same time. | |
| If no service is made, there shall be no fee except in case of a scire facias when judgment shall be rendered thereon, but mileage shall be allowed. | |
| Giving notice of an application for, or time of a new trial | 1.00 |
| For summoning referees (only 1 fee to be allowed unless there is a new trial and then only 2) | 1.50 |
| Mileage in summoning referees' notice of new trial the same as in the case of witness. | |
| For summoning witness | .50 |
| And 10 cents for each mile necessarily traveled, to be counted as if all witnesses summoned were summoned at the same time. | |
| For summoning garnishees on execution, or other attachment for each garnishee (and mileage as in the case of witnesses) | 1.00 |
| For posting advertisements of attachment (all) with mileage at the rate of 10 cents per mile, going to and returning from the courthouse, where one of the advertisements must by law be posted | 1.00 |
| For taking goods on attachment (other than execution attach- ment) returning inventory and appraisement if the goods do not exceed $100 in value | 2.50 |
| (1) If they exceed that sum | 3.50 |
| (2) And mileage as in the case of witnesses. | |
| (3) But if the goods be sold on execution, no fee shall be charged for taking on that execution. |
ON EXECUTIONS
| For taking goods in execution | $ 1.50 |
| Making inventory, appraisement and return | 1.00 |
| Advertising, selling goods | 2.00 |
| Together with 5 percent of all the moneys collected. | |
| Collecting on execution, without sale | 2.00 |
| Notice to plaintiff in each case | .50 |
| For a return of “no goods” | .75 |
IN WRITS OF REPLEVIN
| For taking goods under writ | $ 2.50 |
| Mileage on execution, the same as in case of summoning witnesses | 2.00 |
| For conveying a person to jail | 2.00 |
| Mileage the same as in case of summoning witnesses. | |
| For serving a warrant in a criminal case, or for a parentage proceeding | 2.00 |
| In cases of a search warrant, upon which a search is made of the premises, the above fee to be allowed. | |
| Mileage in all cases the same as in service of summons. | |
| Conveying defendant from 1 county to another (5 cents per mile going and returning) | 2.00 |
| Summoning witnesses and conveying a person to jail and for levying execution in a parentage proceeding, the same fees as for like services on civil process. | |
| Serving attachment to bring body (and mileage at 5 cents per mile) | 2.00 |
| Attendance of Magistrate's Court during hearing | 1.00 |
| In case of Constable being deputized to assist another regular county Constable the deputized officer shall be entitled to mileage at 5 cents per mile. |
Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 9702
What does Delaware Code § 9702 cover?
Section 9702 ("Kent County constables.") 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.
How do I cite Delaware § 9702?
A common citation format is "Delaware Code § 9702" (Delaware). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Delaware law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Delaware official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Delaware attorney.
How does Delaware § 9702 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Delaware can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Delaware.