Release and publication of name and photograph [Effective Oct. 21, 2026].

§ 1913. Release and publication of name and photograph [Effective Oct. 21, 2026]. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Juvenile” means a child 17 years of age or younger. (2) “Law-enforcement officer” means as defined in § 222 of this title. (3) “Law-enforcement agency” means an agency employing law-enforcement officers. (4) “Mugshot” means a photograph of a suspect’s face or profile. (5) “Name ” means the name of an individual who has been arrested or suspected of committing a crime or act of delinquency. (6) “Photograph” means an image depicting an individual who has been arrested or suspected of committing a crime or act of delinquency. “Photograph” includes a mugshot. (7) “Publish” means to disseminate to the public or produce or release for distribution. “Publish” includes to display on any publicly-maintained social media page or website. (8) “Release” means to make available or accessible to the public. (9) “Violent felony” means as defined in § 4201 of this title. (b) A law-enforcement agency may not release or publish or cause to be released or published the name of a juvenile or a photograph of a juvenile unless all of the following apply: (1) The juvenile is charged with a violent felony. (2) Release or publication of the photograph or name of the juvenile is necessary to protect the public’s safety. (c) A law-enforcement agency may not release or publish or cause to be released or published the name or photograph of an adult charged with a crime unless all of the following apply: (1) The individual is charged with a felony. (2) Release or publication of the photograph or name of the individual is necessary to protect the public’s safety.83 Del. Laws, c. 262, § 1; 85 Del. Laws, c. 413, § 1;