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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this subchapter, unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context:
(1) “Commissioner” means a judicial officer of a particular court authorized to perform the judicial powers and duties of the court in issuing warrants in criminal cases and the fixing and approving of bail.
(2) “Court” or “courts” means such court or courts as established by the General Assembly in accordance with article IV, § 1 (Judiciary) of the Constitution of this State.
(3) “Governing body” means the town council, city council, commissioners or other legislative body charged with governing the municipality, or Levy Court Commissioners, or other legislative body charged with governing the county.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 10. Courts and Judicial Procedure § 1990. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-10-courts-and-judicial-procedure/de-code-sect-10-1990/
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