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11 DE Code § 3509. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 3509. Rape — Admissibility of certain evidence.

§ 3509. Rape — Admissibility of certain evidence. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code to the contrary, and except as provided in this section, in any prosecution for any degree of rape, unlawful sexual intercourse, unlawful sexual penetration or unlawful sexual contact, any opinion evidence, reputation evidence and evidence of specific instances of the complaining witness' sexual conduct, or any of such evidence, is not admissible by the defendant in order to prove consent by the complaining witness. (b) This section, however, shall not be applicable to evidence of the complaining witness' sexual conduct with the defendant. (c) If the prosecutor introduces evidence, including testimony of a witness, or the complaining witness as a witness gives testimony, and such evidence or testimony relates to the complaining witness' sexual conduct, the defendant may cross-examine the witness who gives such testimony and offer relevant evidence limited specifically to the rebuttal of such evidence introduced by the prosecutor or given by the complaining witness. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to make inadmissible any evidence offered to attack the credibility of the complaining witness as provided in § 3508 of this title. (e) As used in this section, “complaining witness” shall mean the alleged victim of the crime charged, the prosecution of which is subject to this section. 60 Del. Laws, c. 257, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 269, §  6;  71 Del. Laws, c. 285, §  2;
11 DE Code § 3510. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 3510. Admissibility of certificate of title in criminal proceedings involving motor vehicles.

§ 3510. Admissibility of certificate of title in criminal proceedings involving motor vehicles. In any criminal proceeding in which ownership, possession or use of a motor vehicle is an issue, a certified copy of the certificate of title on file with the Division of Motor Vehicles shall be admissible as proof of ownership of the motor vehicle. 64 Del. Laws, c. 276, §  1;
11 DE Code § 3511. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 3511. Videotaped deposition and procedures for child witnesses.

§ 3511. Videotaped deposition and procedures for child witnesses. (a) In any criminal case or hearing on delinquency, upon motion of the Deputy Attorney General prior to trial and with notice to the defense, the court may order all questioning of any witnesses under the age of 12 years to be videotaped in a location designated by the court. Persons present during the videotaping shall include the witness, the Deputy Attorney General, the defendant's attorney and any person whose presence would contribute to the welfare and well-being of the witness, and if the court permits, the person necessary for operating the equipment. Only the attorneys or a defendant acting pro se may question the child. The court shall permit the defendant to observe and hear the videotaping of the witness in person or, upon motion by the State, the court may exclude the defendant providing the defendant is able to observe and hear the witness and communicate with the defense attorney. The court shall ensure that:  (1) The recording is both visual and oral and is recorded on film or videotape or by other electronic means; (2) The recording equipment was capable of making an accurate recording, the operator was competent to operate such equipment and the recording is accurate and is not altered; (3) Each voice on the recording is identified; (4) Each party is afforded an opportunity to view the recording before it is shown in the courtroom. (b) If the court orders testimony of a witness taken under this section, the witness may not be compelled to testify in court at the trial or upon any hearing for which the testimony was taken. At the trial or upon any hearing, a part or all of the videotaped deposition, so far as otherwise admissible under the rules of evidence, may be used as substantive evidence. If only a part of a deposition is offered in evidence by a party, an adverse party may require the party to offer all of it which is relevant to the part offered and any party may offer other parts. Objections to deposition testimony or evidence or parts thereof and the grounds for the objection shall be stated at the time of the taking of the deposition. (c) The witness need not be physically present in the courtroom when the videotape is admitted into evidence. (d) The cost of such videotaping shall be paid by the court. (e) Videotapes which are part of the court record are subject to a protective order of the court for the purpose of protecting the privacy of the witness. 65 Del. Laws, c. 109, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 3512. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 3512. Presence of victims.

§ 3512. Presence of victims. Any victim or the victim's immediate family shall have the right to be present during all stages of a criminal proceeding even if called upon to testify therein, unless good cause can be shown by the defendant to exclude them. 67 Del. Laws, c. 232, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 3515. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 3515. Admissibility of DNA profiles.

§ 3515. Admissibility of DNA profiles. (a) Definitions. — In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (1) “Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)” means the molecules in all cellular forms that contain genetic information in a patterned chemical structure of each individual. (2) “DNA profile” means an analysis that utilizes the restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis of DNA resulting in the identification of an individual's patterned chemical structure of genetic information. (b) Purposes. — In any criminal proceeding, the evidence of a DNA profile is admissible to prove or disprove the identity of any person, if the party seeking to introduce the evidence of a DNA profile:  (1) Notifies in writing the other party or parties by mail at least 45 days before any criminal proceeding; and (2) Provides, if requested in writing, the other party or parties at least 30 days before any criminal proceeding with:  a. Duplicates of the actual autoradiographs generated; b. The laboratory protocols and procedures; c. The identification of each probe utilized; d. A statement describing the methodology of measuring fragment size and match criteria; and e. A statement setting forth the allele frequency and genotype data for the appropriate database utilized. (c) Prerequisites. — If a party is unable to provide the information required under subsection (b) of this section at least 30 days prior to the criminal proceeding, the court may grant a continuance to permit such timely disclosures as justice may require. 69 Del. Laws, c. 249, §  2;
11 DE Code § 3521. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter II. Uniform Law to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses From Without a State in Criminal Proceedings|§ 3521. Definitions.

§ 3521. Definitions. As used in this subchapter:  (1) “State” includes any territory of the United States and District of Columbia. (2) “Summons” includes a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness. (3) “Witness” includes a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in any criminal proceeding.41 Del. Laws, c. 214, §  1;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  3521;
11 DE Code § 3523. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter II. Uniform Law to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses From Without a State in Criminal Proceedings|§ 3523. Testimony in this State.

§ 3523. Testimony in this State. (a) If a person in any state, which by its laws has made provision for commanding persons within its borders to attend and testify in criminal prosecutions or grand jury investigations commenced or about to commence in this State, is a material witness in a prosecution pending in a court of record in this State or in a grand jury investigation which has commenced or is about to commence, a judge of such court may issue a certificate under the seal of the court stating these facts and specifying the number of days the witness will be required. The certificate may include a recommendation that the witness be taken into immediate custody and delivered to an officer of this State to assure attendance in this State. This certificate shall be presented to a judge of a court of record in the county in which the witness is found. (b) If the witness is summoned to attend and testify in this State the witness shall be tendered the sum of 10 cents a mile for each mile by the ordinarily traveled route to and from the court where the prosecution is pending and $5.00 for each day that the witness is required to travel and attend as a witness. A witness who has appeared in accordance with the summons shall not be required to remain within this State a longer period of time than the period mentioned in the certificate, unless otherwise ordered by the court. If such witness, after coming into this State, fails without good cause to attend and testify as directed in the summons, the witness shall be punished in the manner provided for the punishment of any witness who disobeys a summons issued from a court of record in this State. 41 Del. Laws, c. 214, §  3;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  3523;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 3524. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter II. Uniform Law to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses From Without a State in Criminal Proceedings|§ 3524. Immunity from arrest and service of process.

§ 3524. Immunity from arrest and service of process. (a) If a person comes into this State in obedience to a summons directing the person to attend and testify in this State the person shall not, while in this State pursuant to such summons, be subject to arrest or the service of process, civil or criminal, in connection with matters which arose before the person's entrance into this State under the summons. (b) If a person passes through this State while going to another state in obedience to a summons to attend and testify in that state or while returning therefrom, the person shall not while so passing through this State be subject to arrest or the service of process, civil or criminal, in connection with matters which arose before the person's entrance into this State under the summons. 41 Del. Laws, c. 214, §  4;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  3524;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 3525. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter II. Uniform Law to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses From Without a State in Criminal Proceedings|§ 3525. Uniformity of interpretation.

§ 3525. Uniformity of interpretation. This subchapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of the states which enact it. 41 Del. Laws, c. 214, §  5;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  3525;
11 DE Code § 3526. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter II. Uniform Law to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses From Without a State in Criminal Proceedings|§ 3526. Short title.

§ 3526. Short title. This subchapter may be cited as “Uniform Law to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses From Without a State in Criminal Proceedings.” 41 Del. Laws, c. 214, §  6;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  3526;
11 DE Code § 3531. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter III. Intimidation of Witnesses and Victims|§ 3531. Definitions.

§ 3531. 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) “Malice” shall mean an intent to vex, annoy, harm or injure in any way another person, or to thwart or interfere in any manner with the orderly administration of justice. (2) “Victim” shall mean any natural person against whom any crime (as defined under the laws of this State, of any other state or of the United States) has been attempted, is being perpetrated or has been perpetrated. (3) “Witness” shall mean any natural person:  a. Having knowledge of the existence or nonexistence of facts relating to any crime; or b. Whose declaration under oath is received, or has been received, as evidence for any purpose; or c. Who has reported any crime to any peace officer, prosecuting agency, law-enforcement officer, probation officer, parole officer, correctional officer or judicial officer; or d. Who has been served with a subpoena issued under the authority of any court of this State, of any other state or of the United States; or e. Who would be believed by any reasonable person to be an individual described in any paragraph of this subparagraph of this paragraph.63 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  3;
11 DE Code § 3532. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter III. Intimidation of Witnesses and Victims|§ 3532. Act of intimidation; class D felony.

§ 3532. Act of intimidation; class D felony. Except as provided in § 3533 of this title, every person who knowingly and with malice prevents or dissuades (or who attempts to prevent or dissuade) any witness or victim from attending or giving testimony at any trial, proceeding or inquiry authorized by law is committing an act of intimidation and is guilty of a class D felony. A person who knowingly and with malice retaliates against any victim or witness who has attended or given testimony at any trial proceeding or inquiry authorized by law by committing any crime as defined by the laws of this State against such victim or witness is committing an act of intimidation and is guilty of a class D felony. A person who knowingly and with malice attempts to prevent another person who has been the victim of a crime, or a witness to a crime (or any person acting on behalf of a victim or witness) from:  (1) Making any report of such crime or victimization to any peace officer, law-enforcement officer, prosecuting agency, probation officer, parole officer, correctional officer or judicial officer; (2) Causing a complaint, indictment, information, probation or parole violation to be sought or prosecuted, or from assisting in the prosecution thereof; or (3) Arresting, causing or seeking the arrest of any person in connection with such crime or victimization; Is guilty of a class D felony. 63 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  3;  71 Del. Laws, c. 430, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 237, §  1;
11 DE Code § 3533. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter III. Intimidation of Witnesses and Victims|§ 3533. Aggravated act of intimidation; class B felony.

§ 3533. Aggravated act of intimidation; class B felony. Every person doing any of the acts set forth in § 3532 of this title, knowingly and with malice under 1 or more of the following circumstances, shall be guilty of a class B felony if, in addition, such act:  (1) Is accompanied by an express or implied threat of force or violence, upon a victim, a witness or any third person (or upon the property of a victim, witness or third person); (2) Is in furtherance of a conspiracy; (3) Is committed by any person who has been convicted of any violation of this subchapter, any predecessor law hereto, the statute of any other state or any federal statute which would be a violation of this subchapter if committed in this State; or (4) Committed, for pecuniary gain or for any other consideration, by any person acting upon the request of another person.63 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  3;  79 Del. Laws, c. 237, §  2;
11 DE Code § 3534. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter III. Intimidation of Witnesses and Victims|§ 3534. Attempt to intimidate.

§ 3534. Attempt to intimidate. Every person attempting the commission of any act described in §§ 3532 and 3533 of this title is guilty of the offense attempted, without regard to the success or failure of such attempt. The fact that no person was actually physically injured, or actually intimidated, shall be no defense against any prosecution under this subchapter. 63 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  3;
11 DE Code § 3535. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter III. Intimidation of Witnesses and Victims|§ 3535. Protective orders — Issuance.

§ 3535. Protective orders — Issuance. Any court with jurisdiction over any criminal matter may in its discretion and upon good cause (which may include, but is not limited to, such matters as credible hearsay, the declaration of the prosecutor or the declaration of the defense attorney) find that intimidation or dissuasion of a victim or witness has occurred (or is reasonably likely to occur) and may issue orders including, but not limited to, the following:  (1) An order that a defendant not violate any provision of this subchapter; (2) An order that a person before the court other than a defendant (including, but not limited to, a subpoenaed witness) not violate any provision of this subchapter; (3) An order that a designated person maintain a prescribed geographic distance from any other person specified by the court; (4) An order that any designated person have no communication whatsoever with any person specified by the court, except through an attorney, and under such reasonable restrictions as the court may impose; (5) An order for a hearing to determine if any order under this section should be issued; (6) An order that a particular law-enforcement agency within the jurisdiction of the court provide protection for a person specified by the court.63 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  3;
11 DE Code § 3536. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter III. Intimidation of Witnesses and Victims|§ 3536. Protective orders — Violations.

§ 3536. Protective orders — Violations. (a) A person who violates an order made pursuant to this subchapter may be punished for any substantive offense set forth in this subchapter. (b) A person who violates an order made pursuant to this subchapter may be punished as a contempt of the court making such order. No finding of contempt shall be a bar to prosecution for a substantive offense under this subchapter, but:  (1) Any person so held in contempt shall be entitled to credit for any punishment imposed therein, against any sentence imposed upon conviction for that offense; and (2) Any conviction or acquittal for any substantive offense under this subchapter shall be a bar to subsequent punishment for contempt arising out of the same act. (c) A person who violates an order made pursuant to this subchapter may be punished by revocation of any form of pretrial release, by the forfeiture of bail and/or by the issuance of a bench warrant which requires the defendant's arrest or which remands the defendant into custody. Said revocation may, after a hearing, and upon a showing by a clear and convincing evidence in the sound discretion of the court, be made either where the violation complained of has been committed by the defendant personally, or has in any way been caused indirectly or through the encouragement of the defendant. 63 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  3;
11 DE Code § 3537. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 35. Witnesses and Evidence|Subchapter III. Intimidation of Witnesses and Victims|§ 3537. Pretrial release.

§ 3537. Pretrial release. (a) Any pretrial release of any defendant (whether on bail or under any other form of recognizance) shall be deemed, as a matter of law, to include a condition that the defendant neither do, nor cause to be done, nor knowingly permit to be done on the defendant's behalf, any act proscribed by this subchapter hereof and any wilful violation of said condition is subject to sanction as prescribed in § 3536 of this title whether or not the defendant was the subject of an order under § 3535 of this title. (b) From and after June 22, 1982, any receipt or any bail or bond given by the clerk of any court, by any surety or bondsperson and/or any other form of conditional release shall contain, in a conspicuous location, notice that such bail bond, or other release, is conditioned upon strict adherence to the requirements and prohibitions of this subchapter. 63 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 3903. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 39. Sentence, Judgment, Execution and Mandatory Testing|Subchapter I. Sentence, Judgment and Execution|§ 3903. Delivery of copy of sentence to warden.

§ 3903. Delivery of copy of sentence to warden. The Prothonotary shall deliver to the warden of the workhouse or jail in which the convicted person is to be confined a duly certified copy of the sentence in every criminal case. Code 1852, §  2930;  Code 1915, §  4812;  40 Del. Laws, c. 226, §  5;  Code 1935, §  5300;  11 Del. C. 1953, §  3904;
11 DE Code § 3905. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 39. Sentence, Judgment, Execution and Mandatory Testing|Subchapter I. Sentence, Judgment and Execution|§ 3905. Instructions on separate issues of guilt and insanity; instructions on verdicts.

§ 3905. Instructions on separate issues of guilt and insanity; instructions on verdicts. At the conclusion of a trial under this title, where warranted by the evidence, the charge to the jury shall contain instructions that shall consider separately the issues of guilt and the presence or absence of insanity, and shall also contain instructions as to the verdicts of “guilty;” “guilty, but mentally ill;” “not guilty by reason of insanity;” and “not guilty” with regard to the offense or offenses charged and, as required by law, any lesser included offenses. 63 Del. Laws, c. 328, §  3;