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An Act to Amend Title 21 and Title 24 of the Delaware Code Relating to Constables.

It became law on Apr 14, 2025.

DE HB 22 · House Bill · 153

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Apr 14, 2025

What it does

This Act provides that commissioned constables have the authority to direct traffic, if they are doing so while in the performance of the lawful duties of employment. In addition to explicitly granting constables this power under § 5609 of Title 24, the Act adds constables to the list in § 4103 of Title 21 of persons invested by law with the authority to direct, control, or regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic. These changes will enable constables to provide additional public safety support to employers such as schools, which may benefit from assistance with directing traffic during busy times of day such as pickup and drop off. \r \r This Act also makes technical corrections to conform…

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    Apr 14, 2025

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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 AND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONSTABLES. | 52