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10 Del. C. § 7001. Short title.
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§ 7001. Short title. This chapter is to be known and may be cited as the “Delaware Wrongful Conviction Compensation and Services Act.”84 Del. Laws, c. 427, § 1;
10 Del. C. § 7002. Declaration of purpose.
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§ 7002. Declaration of purpose. The State recognizes that certain individuals have served sentences of incarceration, parole, probation, and sex offender registration in the State for crimes they did not commit, and that such individuals have been denied compensation for their wr…
10 Del. C. § 7003. Definitions.
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§ 7003. Definitions. When used in this chapter: (1) “Conviction” means as defined under § 222 of Title 11. “Conviction” also includes a case in which a person is adjudicated delinquent under § 1002 of this title. (2) “Defendant” means a defendant in a criminal case or a responden…
10 Del. C. § 7004. Cause of action against the State for wrongful conviction.
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§ 7004. Cause of action against the State for wrongful conviction. (a) Who may bring. — An individual claiming wrongful conviction, or the heirs of the individual if the individual is deceased, may bring a petition for an award and other relief against the State, as set forth in …