Whoever is imprisoned for debt, damages, or costs of a civil action, or for nonperformance of an order or judgment for the payment of money, by virtue of original execution, other process, or commitment, may prefer to the Superior Court of the county wherein such person is imprisoned, a petition stating the imprisonment and the cause thereof, and the inability of the petitioner to maintain himself, herself or his or her family, and praying for relief.
Structure Delaware Code
Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure
Subchapter IV. Proceedings Regarding Maintenance of Imprisoned Debtors
§ 7351. Petition for maintenance.
§ 7352. Hearing on petition; order for recognizance of.
§ 7354. Discharge upon failure to give recognizance.
§ 7355. Discharge upon creditor's action to discontinue liability.
§ 7356. Petition by prisoner to give security for debt.
§ 7357. Arrest upon same process; continuation of obligations.