HB104

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Police Officer Arrest Powers.

Introduced·5/1/25

HB104 amends Delaware Code to clarify police officer arrest powers, requiring notification of primary jurisdictional police agency when acting.

HB104 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to modify police officer arrest powers. It specifies that an on-duty police officer may arrest without a warrant if there is probable cause that a crime involving substantial risk of death or serious injury is being committed. The bill mandates that officers notify the primary jurisdictional police agency when making an arrest outside their jurisdiction, including details of the crime and vehicle if applicable.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

May 1, 2025

House

Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 104, and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House