Del. Code tit. 11 § 2101

Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 254

Section 2101 - Purposes of this chapter

It is the purpose of this chapter to reform the system governing the release of defendants pending a final determination of guilt of such persons. The various courts of this State are empowered and encouraged to make individualized decisions about terms and conditions of pretrial release. Each court shall utilize a system of pretrial release imposing reasonable non-monetary conditions of release when those conditions adequately provide a reasonable assurance of the appearance of the defendant at court proceedings, the protection of the community, victims, witnesses and any other person, and to maintain the integrity of the judicial process.

11 Del. C. § 2101

Amended by Laws 2017, ch. 200,s 1, eff. 1/1/2019.

Amended by Laws 2013, ch. 36,s 1, eff. 6/4/2013.

11 Del. C. 1953, § 2101; 56 Del. Laws, c. 231, § 1.;