Definitions.
Del. Code tit. 11, § 1901
in effectAs used in this subchapter:
(1) “Arrest” is the taking of a person into custody in order that the person may be forthcoming to answer for the commission of a crime.
(2) “Peace officer” is any public officer authorized by law to make arrests in a criminal case. Sheriffs and sheriff deputies are not authorized by law to make arrests in criminal cases.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c019/sc01/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026
