Delaware · Delaware Code — Title 11, Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Del. Code (Title 11) § 1903: Searching questioned person for weapon
What this law says, in plain English
A peace officer may search a detained person for dangerous weapons if the officer reasonably believes they are in danger. Any weapon found may be held until questioning ends, then returned or the person arrested for illegal possession.
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