Delaware Code

11 Del. C. § 2501 (2026)

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As used in this subchapter, unless the context indicates a different intent:

(1) “Executive authority” includes the governor and any person performing the functions of governor in a state other than this State.

(2) “Governor” includes any person performing the functions of Governor by authority of the law of this State.

(3) “State,” referring to a state other than this State, includes any other state or territory, organized or unorganized, of the United States of America.

41 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 1; 11 Del. C. 1953, § 2501;

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1979–1979 · leading case: State v. Cunningham, 405 A.2d 706 (Del. Super. Ct. 1979).

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State v. Cunningham, 405 A.2d 706 (Del. Super. Ct. 1979). · cites it 2× “Upon learning of defendant’s incarceration, the Attorney General of Delaware filed a detainer under 11 Del.C. § 2501, et seq. Defendant refused to waive extradition and remained in prison in default of the bond set for the fugitive warrant.”

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