Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1914 – Arrest or detention by private person prohibited | Midpage
§ 1914
Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 1914
Arrest or detention by private person prohibited
85 Del. Laws, c. 74, § 1;
(a) Except as set forth under subsection (b) of this section, arrest or detention by any person who is not specifically authorized by statute to effect an arrest or detention is prohibited.
(b) If a peace officer is attempting to effect an arrest or detention, a private citizen may assist upon request of a peace officer or if the peace officer is incapacitated.