The sheriffs of the respective counties are required, as often as there may be occasion, to summon all inquests or jurors, which sheriffs ought to summon, and witnesses necessary for executing justice. For every neglect or default under this section, every sheriff shall be fined $50. The sheriff shall further be liable in damages to any party injured by such neglect or default. The sheriff shall collect no fees, costs or mileage fees from the office of the Attorney General for the service of subpoenas.
Structure Delaware Code
Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure
§ 2103. Sheriffs and regular deputies.
§ 2104. Attendance on courts; duties of Sheriff of Kent County as to Supreme Court.
§ 2105. Summoning jurors and witnesses.
§ 2106. Sale of property under execution process; records.
§ 2107. Endorsement on documents of sheriffs' fees.
§ 2108. Entry of constable's sales.
§ 2109. Reception of sum due on capias ad satisfaciendum.
§ 2110. Penalty for nonpayment of funds collected.