The court or judge shall, upon the return of a writ of habeas corpus, without delay, proceed to examine the causes of imprisonment or restraint, giving notice to any party interested, and to the Attorney General or the Attorney General's deputy in cases of felony. The examination may be adjourned if necessary and the prisoner detained.
Structure Delaware Code
Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure
§ 6901. Jurisdiction to grant writs.
§ 6902. Persons entitled to writs; exceptions.
§ 6903. Person committed for contempt; notice of hearing.
§ 6904. Custody of minor child.
§ 6906. Award and service of writ.
§ 6907. Method of service; return.
§ 6909. Discharge generally; defects in commitment.
§ 6912. Reduction of excessive bail.
§ 6914. Delivering copy of warrant or process; penalty.
§ 6915. Returning writ and producing body; violations and penalties; compelling production.
§ 6916. Evasion of writ; penalty.
§ 6917. Rearrest of discharged person for same offense; exceptions.