Delaware · Delaware Code — Title 11, Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Del. Code (Title 11) § 5917: Jurisdiction over violations of ordinances, codes and regulations of the governments of the several counties and municipalities; penalty; appeal; disposition of fines
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes jurisdiction for justices of the peace to hear violations of county and municipal ordinances, codes, and regulations, with fines up to $1,000 per violation, and provides enhanced penalties for certain building and housing code violations in larger municipalities.
Facing this? Know exactly what happens next.
MOFRD turns this code section into your situation: the deadlines that apply to you, the forms your county uses, and the resolution paths people in your position actually take. Free for 3 days — no card required.
This page is legal information, not legal advice. Code text is sourced from official publications and may lag amendments — always confirm at the official source linked above. Plain-English summaries and relationship data are AI-derived and reviewed on an ongoing basis; verify with a licensed attorney before acting.