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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The fees of a constable, for the services specified, shall be as listed below:
For attendance upon the Superior Court, each day, to be paid by the county treasurer upon certificate of attendance under the hand of the Prothonotary, the sum of $2.00, and 3 cents per mile going and returning. A constable shall not be allowed for attendance upon 2 courts sitting at the same time.
For attendance on behalf of the county government, each day, to be paid by the county, $2.00, and 3 cents per mile, going and returning.
For attendance as bailiff on petit or special jury during trial, until verdict, 50 cents; provided, that all constables appointed outside of the City of Wilmington and south of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal shall be paid mileage at the rate of 5 cents per mile both going and returning in all cases where constables now receive mileage.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 10. Courts and Judicial Procedure § 8711. Constable - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-10-courts-and-judicial-procedure/de-code-sect-10-8711/
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