§ 5609. Powers and duties of constables.
§ 5609. Powers and duties of constables. A commissioned constable shall: (1) Work within the lawful duties of his or her employment to protect life and property, and preserve peace and good order. (2) Exercise the same powers as peace officers and law-enforcement officers, in order to protect life and property, while in the performance […]
§ 5610. Badges.
§ 5610. Badges. A person who holds the office of constable shall have and display on proper demand a badge, approved by the Board, with the word “constable” engraved thereon. A constable may have and display such badge only while on duty and while in the performance of the lawful duties of employment. The name […]
§ 5611. Jurisdiction.
§ 5611. Jurisdiction. Except as otherwise provided by law or limited by the Board the jurisdiction of each constable, commissioned under this chapter, shall extend throughout the State. Code 1852, § 630; 12 Del. Laws, c. 86; Code 1915, §§ 1398A, 1412; 33 Del. Laws, c. 89, § 3; 35 Del. Laws, c. 78, § […]
§ 5612. Disciplinary proceedings; appeal.
§ 5612. Disciplinary proceedings; appeal. (a) Subject to the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board, the Board may impose any of the following sanctions set forth in subsection (b) of this section if a finding has been made by the Board that a constable has engaged, or is […]
§ 5613. Judicial review.
§ 5613. Judicial review. (a) A constable aggrieved by a decision of the Board under § 5612 of this title may obtain a review of such decision by filing an appeal with the Superior Court no later than 30 days after the Board’s decision. (b) Any party to the proceeding before the Board’s hearing panel […]
§ 5614. Exclusion from coverage.
§ 5614. Exclusion from coverage. Constables appointed pursuant to this chapter are not covered by the provisions of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights under Chapter 92 of Title 11. 65 Del. Laws, c. 433, § 1; 83 Del. Laws, c. 454, § 2;
§ 6002. Authorization to practice by telehealth and telemedicine.
§ 6002. Authorization to practice by telehealth and telemedicine. (a) Health-care providers licensed by the following professional licensing boards existing under this title are authorized to deliver health-care services by telehealth and telemedicine subject to the provisions of this chapter: (1) The Board of Podiatry created pursuant to Chapter 5 of this title. (2) The […]
§ 5515. Penalties.
§ 5515. Penalties. (a) The Board shall have the power to impose a civil penalty upon any person required to be licensed under this chapter up to $200, per day, for operating without a valid license. (b) Anyone performing the duties of a BEA pursuant to § 5502 of this title, who is not duly […]
§ 5601. Objectives.
§ 5601. Objectives. The primary objective of this chapter is to regulate the commission of constables employed with various public and private entities within the State and to ensure that proficiency standards for commissioned constables are maintained. In meeting its objectives, the Constable Board of Examiners shall develop standards assuring professional competence, shall conduct and […]
§ 5501. Purpose.
§ 5501. Purpose. The Delaware General Assembly declares that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Delaware to require licensure of bail enforcement agents and their agents and employees to prevent unqualified individuals from endangering the public. Therefore, the purpose of this chapter is to promote, preserve and protect the public health, […]