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10 Del. C. § 7201. Purpose.
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§ 7201. Purpose. Sexual violence is heinous. Perpetrators of sexual violence inflict humiliation, degradation, and terror on victims. Rape is recognized as a significantly under reported crime. Victims who do not report the crime of rape or other sexual violence nevertheless desi…
10 Del. C. § 7202. Definitions [Effective until Jan. 1, 2027].
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§ 7202. Definitions [Effective until Jan. 1, 2027]. As used in this chapter: (1) “Firearm” means as defined in § 222 of Title 11. (2) “Law-enforcement officer” means as defined in § 222 of Title 11. (3) “Non-consensual” means “without consent” as defined under § 761 of Title 11. …
10 Del. C. § 7203. Commencement of action; procedure.
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§ 7203. Commencement of action; procedure. (a) A petitioner may request a sexual violence protective order by filing an affidavit or verified petition in the Superior Court in the county where the petitioner resides, the respondent resides, or the alleged non-consensual sexual co…
10 Del. C. § 7204. Emergency proceedings [Effective until Jan. 1, 2027].
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§ 7204. Emergency proceedings [Effective until Jan. 1, 2027]. (a) A petitioner may request an ex parte temporary sexual violence protective order by filing an affidavit or verified petition which alleges all of the following: (1) The occurrence, including the date, of non-consens…