Prohibition on civil arrest.
Del. Code tit. 10, § 8202
in effect(a) No person may be subject to civil arrest while:
(1) Going to, remaining at, or returning from a courthouse for matters related to a judicial proceeding.
(2) Participating in or attending a judicial proceeding as a party, witness, attorney, or observer.
(3) Going to, remaining at, or returning from the Office of the Delaware Industrial Accident Board for matters related to a workers’ compensation administrative proceeding.
(4) Participating in or attending an administrative proceeding of the Delaware Industrial Accident Board as a party, witness, attorney, or observer.
(b) This prohibition applies to the immediate surroundings of the courthouse or the Office of the Delaware Industrial Accident Board, including any contiguous public entryways, driveways, sidewalks, parking areas, and grounds intended to serve the courthouse or the Office of the Delaware Industrial Accident Board.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c082/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026