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Delaware Statutes, Title 11

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Title 11, Crimes and Criminal Procedure

53 chapters · 1,301 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 111,301 Ch 5, SPECIFIC OFFENSES432 Ch 85, STATE BUREAU OF IDENTIFICATION85 Ch 65, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION69 Ch 83, STATE POLICE49 Ch 43, SENTENCING, PROBATION, PAROLE AND PA…48 Ch 25, EXTRADITION AND DETAINERS41 Ch 2, General Provisions Concerning Offenses40 Ch 4, Defenses to Criminal Liability34 Ch 35, WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE29 Ch 88, Delaware County and Municipal Police…29 Ch 19, ARREST AND COMMITMENT; FRESH PURSUIT26 Ch 94, Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights26 Ch 42, Classification of Offenses; Sentences25 Ch 90, Compensation for Innocent Victims of…25

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11 Del. C. § 4343. Duties.
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§ 4343. Duties. The Board shall: (1) Be the paroling authority for the State; (2) Establish rules and regulations for the conduct of its own proceedings, and rules of procedure for the effective enforcement of this chapter. Copies of said rules and regulations shall be published …
11 Del. C. § 4344. Compensation and expenses.
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§ 4344. Compensation and expenses. (a) Each member of the Board except the Chairperson shall receive $300 per day, for services when attending a meeting of the Board. The meetings of the Board shall not exceed 50 in any year; however, the Governor may, in the Governor’s discretio…
11 Del. C. § 4345. Information on applications for parole and review to be provided by Chairperson.
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§ 4345. Information on applications for parole and review to be provided by Chairperson. At least 14 days before any meeting of the Board, the Chairperson shall provide all the members of the Board with copies of all pertinent information and materials at the Chairperson’s dispos…
11 Del. C. § 4346. Eligibility for parole.
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§ 4346. Eligibility for parole. (a) A person confined to any correctional facility administered by the Department may be released on parole by the Board if the person has served 1/3 of the term imposed by the court, such term to be reduced by such merit and good behavior credits …

11 Del. C. § 4347. Parole authority and procedure.

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§ 4347. Parole authority and procedure. (a) A person committed to the custody of the Department who will be eligible for parole within 180 days may apply for a parole hearing on forms promulgated by the Board. Upon receipt of such application, the Board shall notify the Bureau Ch…

11 Del. C. § 4348. Release upon merit and good behavior credits.

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§ 4348. Release upon merit and good behavior credits. A person released on or after August 8, 2012, having served that person’s term or terms in incarceration, less such merit and good behavior credits as have been earned, shall, upon release, be deemed as released on probation u…

11 Del. C. § 4349. Information from the Department and others.

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§ 4349. Information from the Department and others. The Department shall grant to the Board or its representatives access to any person over whom the Board has jurisdiction under this chapter, and shall provide facilities for communicating with and observing such person, and make…

11 Del. C. § 4350. Conduct of hearings on applications for parole.

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§ 4350. Conduct of hearings on applications for parole. (a) The Board shall adopt rules for hearing oral statements or arguments by persons not connected with the Department of Correction when hearing applications for parole. In developing those rules, the Board shall reserve for…

11 Del. C. § 4351. Witnesses; production of records.

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§ 4351. Witnesses; production of records. The Board may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of such witnesses and the production of such records, books, papers and documents necessary for investigation of the case of any person before it. Subpoenas may be signed and oaths ad…

11 Del. C. § 4352. Return of violator of parole; procedure and action on violation.

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§ 4352. Return of violator of parole; procedure and action on violation. (a) At any time during release on parole the Board or any member thereof may issue a warrant for the arrest of a released person for violation of any of the conditions of release, or a notice to appear to an…

11 Del. C. § 4353. Mental health evaluations required prior to parole.

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§ 4353. Mental health evaluations required prior to parole. (a) No person who has been convicted of and imprisoned for any class A felony, felony sex offense or any felony wherein death or assault to a victim occurred shall be released from incarceration by the Parole Board until…

11 Del. C. § 4354. Applicability to sentences imposed pursuant to truth in sentencing.

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§ 4354. Applicability to sentences imposed pursuant to truth in sentencing. No sentence imposed pursuant to the provisions of the Truth and Sentencing Act of 1989, including sentences imposed for felonies under § 4177 of Title 21, shall be subject to parole under the provisions o…

11 Del. C. § 4358. Terms of the compact between the states.

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§ 4358. Terms of the compact between the states. The Governor shall execute a compact on behalf of the State with any of the United States legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE SUPERVISION OF ADULT OFFENDERS PREAMBLE * WHEREAS, t…

11 Del. C. § 4359. Short title.

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§ 4359. Short title. This subchapter may be cited as the “Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.”11 Del. C. 1953, § 4359; 54 Del. Laws, c. 349, § 7; 74 Del. Laws, c. 91, § 1; 84 Del. Laws, c. 360, § 2;

11 Del. C. § 4359A. State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision.

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§ 4359A. State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision. (a) The State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision is hereby established and shall consist of 7 members as follows: (1) The Commissioner of Correction, or the Commissioner’s designee. (2) The Director …

11 Del. C. § 4361. Board of Pardons; attendance of victims and witnesses.

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§ 4361. Board of Pardons; attendance of victims and witnesses. (a) The Board of Pardons as constituted by article VII of the Constitution of this State shall have power to issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of such witnesses and the production of such records, books, papers…

11 Del. C. § 4362. Mental health examinations.

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§ 4362. Mental health examinations. (a) When the Board of Pardons considers for recommendation to the Governor, for pardon or commutation of sentence, any person who has been convicted of an act causing death (subpart B of subchapter II of Chapter 5 of this title); sexual offense…

11 Del. C. § 4363. Request for advice from Board of Parole.

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§ 4363. Request for advice from Board of Parole. Whenever the Board of Pardons receives an application for recommendation of pardon or commutation of sentence from a person who is in legal custody of the Department of Correction, the Board shall request from the Board of Parole a…

11 Del. C. § 4364. Effect of pardon; restoration of civil rights.

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§ 4364. Effect of pardon; restoration of civil rights. Except as otherwise provided by the Delaware Constitution, or expressly by any provision of the Delaware Code or any court rule, the granting of an unconditional pardon by the Governor shall have the effect of fully restoring…

11 Del. C. § 4371. Statement of policy.

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§ 4371. Statement of policy. The General Assembly finds that a criminal history is a hindrance to a person’s present and future ability to obtain employment, housing, education, or credit. This subchapter is intended to protect persons from unwarranted damage which may occur when…

11 Del. C. § 4372. Applicability; definitions; effect of expungement.

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§ 4372. Applicability; definitions; effect of expungement. (a) This subchapter applies to all criminal cases brought and convictions entered in a court in this State. (b) For the purposes of this subchapter, a case is “terminated in favor of the accused” only if 1 or more of the …

11 Del. C. § 4373. Mandatory expungement; application through SBI.

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§ 4373. Mandatory expungement; application through SBI. (a) Eligibility. — (1) On an appropriate request to the State Bureau of Identification under this section, the Bureau shall expunge all charges relating to a case, even if a person has prior or subsequent convictions that ar…

11 Del. C. § 4373A. Mandatory expungement; automatic.

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§ 4373A. Mandatory expungement; automatic. (a) A case that is eligible for mandatory expungement under § 4373 of this title is eligible for automatic expungement under this section. (b) Beginning August 1, 2024, on a monthly basis, the State Bureau of Identification shall identif…

11 Del. C. § 4374. Discretionary expungement; application to court.

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§ 4374. Discretionary expungement; application to court. (a) Eligibility. — Upon petition to the appropriate court designated in subsection (c) of this section, an expungement may be granted if the applicant meets 1 of the following: (1) Was convicted of 1 or more misdemeanors ot…

11 Del. C. § 4375. Discretionary expungement following a pardon.

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§ 4375. Discretionary expungement following a pardon. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter or any other law to the contrary, a person who was convicted of a crime, other than those specifically excluded under subsection (b) of this section, who is thereafter uncon…

11 Del. C. § 4376. Disclosure of expunged records.

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§ 4376. Disclosure of expunged records. (a) (1) Except for disclosure to law-enforcement officers acting in the lawful performance of their duties in investigating criminal activity or for the purpose of an employment application as an employee of a law-enforcement agency, it is …

11 Del. C. § 4377. Notification to federal government.

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§ 4377. Notification to federal government. Upon the granting by the court of an order for the expungement of records under this subchapter, the State Bureau of Identification shall provide notice of the order of expungement to federal law-enforcement.62 Del. Laws, c. 317, § 2; 7…

11 Del. C. § 4378. Expungement of offenses resolved by probation before judgment and the first offenders controlled substances diversion program [Repealed].

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§ 4378. Expungement of offenses resolved by probation before judgment and the first offenders controlled substances diversion program [Repealed]. Repealed by 77 Del. Laws, c. 348, § 7, effective Oct. 10, 2010.

11 Del. C. § 4381. Earned good time.

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§ 4381. Earned good time. (a) Subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (b) of this section, all sentences, other than a life sentence, imposed for any offense pursuant to any provision of this title, Title 16 and/or Title 21 may be reduced by good time credit under the …

11 Del. C. § 4382. Forfeiture of good time.

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§ 4382. Forfeiture of good time. (a) Any person subject to the custody of the Department at Level IV or V shall, upon the conviction of any felony during the term of the sentence, forfeit all good time accumulated to the date of the criminal act; this forfeiture is not subject to…

11 Del. C. § 4383. Earned compliance credit for probation.

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§ 4383. Earned compliance credit for probation. (a) Any periods of probation sentenced to or released to probation on or after August 8, 2012, may be reduced by earned compliance credit under the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations adopted by the Department. (b) …

11 Del. C. § 4391. Definitions.

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§ 4391. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) “Crime of violence” means any crime which involves the use or threat …

11 Del. C. § 4392. Identification and selection of participants.

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§ 4392. Identification and selection of participants. (a) An offender sentenced to supervision Level I, II or III is not eligible for house arrest placement unless specifically ordered by the sentencing judge, or as a result of administrative detention under § 4334(d) of this tit…

11 Del. C. § 4393. Requirements for participation.

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§ 4393. Requirements for participation. (a) No person shall be eligible for the house arrest program unless the person meets the following requirements: (1) Participation shall be; voluntary. (2) Participation shall be limited to the following types of offenders: a. Individuals f…

11 Del. C. § 4394. Requirements for continued participation.

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§ 4394. Requirements for continued participation. No person shall remain in the house arrest program if such person fails to meet any of the following conditions: (1) Each participant shall perform whatever community service work is assigned by the court or by the Department; (2)…

11 Del. C. § 4501. Formal defects and clerical errors.

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§ 4501. Formal defects and clerical errors. In a criminal case, judgment shall not be reversed for any clerical misprision or formal defect, if the record contains substantial ground for judgment. The omission of the words “with force and arms” shall be deemed a defect in form me…

11 Del. C. § 4502. Stay of execution on writ of error or certiorari; requirements.

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§ 4502. Stay of execution on writ of error or certiorari; requirements. No writ of error or writ of certiorari issuing from the Supreme Court in any criminal cause shall operate as a stay of execution of the sentence of the trial court unless such writ of error or writ of certior…

11 Del. C. § 4503. Convictions before alderman or mayor; advising accused of right to trial by Court of Common Pleas.

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§ 4503. Convictions before alderman or mayor; advising accused of right to trial by Court of Common Pleas. (a) Excepting those cases in which the sentence for the conviction of a crime was imprisonment not exceeding 1 month, or a fine not exceeding $100, any person convicted befo…

11 Del. C. § 4504. Postconviction remedy.

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§ 4504. Postconviction remedy. (a) Except at a time when direct appellate review is available, and subject to the time limitations set forth in this subsection, a person convicted of a crime may file in the court that entered the judgment of conviction a motion requesting the per…

11 Del. C. § 5101. Writs or precepts to take persons indicted.

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§ 5101. Writs or precepts to take persons indicted. The Superior Court may issue writs or precepts, under the seal of the Court, to any sheriff, or other officer, of any county in the State, to take any person indicted.Code 1852, § 1931; Code 1915, § 3800; Code 1935, § 4312; 11 D…

11 Del. C. § 5102. Subpoenas and warrants generally; enforcement.

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§ 5102. Subpoenas and warrants generally; enforcement. The Superior Court, in the exercise of its criminal jurisdiction, may issue subpoenas and other warrants into any county in the State, for summoning or bringing any person to give evidence in any matter triable before it and …

11 Del. C. § 5103. Assignment of counsel.

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§ 5103. Assignment of counsel. (a) The Superior Court shall assign counsel to any person on trial for murder, manslaughter or any offense punishable by death, or the offense of being an accomplice or accessory to any such crime, if such person is unable to obtain counsel. (b) The…

11 Del. C. § 5104. Composition of Court in cases tried without jury; concurrence of all Judges sitting.

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§ 5104. Composition of Court in cases tried without jury; concurrence of all Judges sitting. In a criminal case tried without a jury, the Superior Court shall consist of either 1, 2 or 3 Judges, as the Court shall determine; but if more than 1 Judge shall try such case, the concu…

11 Del. C. § 5105. Legal counsel for public officers and employees.

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§ 5105. Legal counsel for public officers and employees. Any public officer or employee, in any criminal action against such officer or employee arising from the officer’s or employee’s state employment, shall be entitled to petition the Court for a Court-appointed attorney to re…

11 Del. C. § 5106. Plea negotiations by the State.

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§ 5106. Plea negotiations by the State. (a) In every criminal case in the Superior Court involving a felony wherein the Department of Justice agrees to accept a plea of guilty to less than the original most serious charge indicted by the county grand jury or originally filed by i…

11 Del. C. § 5121. Adoption; scope.

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§ 5121. Adoption; scope. (a) The Superior Court may, from time to time, adopt and promulgate general rules which prescribe and regulate the form and manner of process, pleading, practice and procedure governing criminal proceedings in the Superior Court from their inception to th…

11 Del. C. § 5122. Conflict between rules and statutes.

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§ 5122. Conflict between rules and statutes. Any inconsistency or conflict between any rule of court promulgated under the authority of § 5121 of this title, or prior law, and any of the provisions of this Code or other statute of this State, dealing with practice and procedure i…

11 Del. C. § 5131. Legislative intent.

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§ 5131. Legislative intent. The General Assembly finds that it is necessary to provide child victims and witnesses with additional consideration and different treatment than that usually required for adults. It is therefore the intent of the General Assembly to provide each child…

11 Del. C. § 5132. Definitions.

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§ 5132. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) “Child” shall mean a person who has not yet reached their eight…

11 Del. C. § 5133. Expedited proceedings.

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§ 5133. Expedited proceedings. In all criminal proceedings in the Superior Court involving a child victim or witness, the Court and the prosecution shall take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child victim or witness must endure…