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Delaware · Through 2026-08-10 (85 Del. Laws, c. 421, 424) · Newer source version available

10 Del. C. § 6901: Jurisdiction to grant writs.

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  1. Title 10. Courts and Judicial Procedure
  2. Special Proceedings
  3. CHAPTER 69. Habeas Corpus

The writ of habeas corpus shall be awarded and issued by the Superior Court except in cases involving child support enforcement in which case the writ shall be awarded and issued by the Family Court. The writ may also be awarded and issued by the Family Court in other cases which are otherwise within its jurisdiction. A petition for the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus may be reviewed and decided by the judge issuing the order incarcerating the petitioner in the first instance.

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