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11 DE Code § 9417. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9417. Requirement of state agencies to file annual reports.

§ 9417. Requirement of state agencies to file annual reports. All agencies given duties by this chapter shall submit an annual report with related statistics outlining compliance with this chapter. The annual report shall be submitted at the end of each calendar year to the Governor and to the Criminal Justice Council. Unless prevented by the failure of a victim to cooperate by furnishing a current address and telephone number, an agency shall make all reasonable efforts to provide notification and participation rights to victims. If the requirements stated in this chapter cannot be achieved by an agency for any reason, the agency shall so state in the annual report and shall explain in detail the nature of the obstacles to comply with this chapter or other causes for the inability to achieve the objectives. The Governor shall advise state agencies of any statutory changes that require an amendment to this chapter. 69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 318, §  2;
11 DE Code § 9418. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9418. Victims' Rights Fund.

§ 9418. Victims' Rights Fund. All fines collected under Chapter 48 of Title 21 shall be deposited into a Victims' Rights Fund established within the State Treasurer's Office. Proceeds of this Fund are to be used for the establishment of necessary infrastructure and systems development in support of victim notification initiatives. 69 Del. Laws, c. 169, §  2;
11 DE Code § 9419. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9419. Rights of qualifying neighborhood or homeowners' associations.

§ 9419. Rights of qualifying neighborhood or homeowners' associations. (a) Residents of neighborhoods where illegal drug activity occurs shall collectively be entitled to all of the rights, privileges and notice requirements otherwise provided to victims under this chapter, provided that:  (1) There exists within the residents' neighborhood a neighborhood or homeowners' association, which shall serve as the residents' designated agent for all purposes under this chapter; (2) The neighborhood or homeowners' association has been legally incorporated in accordance with Delaware's General Corporation Law; (3) The neighborhood or homeowners' association has been recognized by its local government jurisdiction, through actual practice or by specific designation, as duly representative of the residents of its surrounding neighborhood; and (4) The neighborhood or homeowners' association has given prior written notice to all state and local police authorities whose jurisdiction encompasses all or any portion of the geographical area represented by the association, specifying its election to prevail itself of the rights, privileges and notice requirements provided under this chapter and the name, address and telephone number of the representative of the neighborhood or homeowners' association to whom all notices or other communications required under this chapter shall be given. Any police authority so notified shall thereafter identify the neighborhood or homeowners' association as a victim for purposes of this chapter in any police report, criminal complaint, warrant, indictment, information or other charging document in which any person is subsequently charged with violating any provision of subchapter IV of Chapter 47 of Title 16 or any successor law within the geographical area represented by the association. (b) For purposes of this section, “illegal drug activity” means the unlawful selling, serving, storing, giving away or manufacturing of (which includes production, preparation, compounding, conversion, processing, packaging or repackaging) of any drug, which includes all narcotic or psychoactive drugs, cannabis, cocaine and all controlled substances as defined in the Delaware Uniform Controlled Substances Act [Chapter 47 of Title 16]. 70 Del. Laws, c. 101, §  2;
11 DE Code § 9420. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9420. Polygraph testing of a victim.

§ 9420. Polygraph testing of a victim. (a) A law-enforcement officer, prosecuting officer or other government official shall not ask or require an adult, youth or child victim of an alleged sex offense as defined in Chapter 5, subchapter II, subpart D of this title, to submit to a polygraph examination or truth telling device as a condition for proceeding with the investigation. (b) In any event, the refusal of a victim to submit to a polygraph examination or other truth telling device shall not prevent the investigation, charging or prosecution of an alleged sex offense, defined in Chapter 5, subchapter II, subpart D of this title, against the victim. 76 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9421. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter II. Victims and Witnesses With Cognitive Disabilities|§ 9421. Legislative intent.

§ 9421. Legislative intent. The General Assembly finds that it is necessary to provide every victim and witness with a cognitive disability, particularly those whose disability renders them the emotional or mental equivalent of a child, with additional consideration and different treatment than that usually required for adult victims and witnesses who are not cognitively disabled. It is therefore the intent of the General Assembly to provide each victim and witness with a cognitive disability who is involved in a criminal proceeding with certain fundamental rights and protections. 74 Del. Laws, c. 44, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9422. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter II. Victims and Witnesses With Cognitive Disabilities|§ 9422. Definitions.

§ 9422. 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) “Cognitive disability” means a developmental disability that substantially impairs an individual's cognitive abilities including, but not limited to, delirium, dementia and other organic brain disorders for which there is an identifiable pathologic condition, as well as nonorganic brain disorders commonly called functional disorders. “Cognitive disability” also includes conditions of mental retardation, severe cerebral palsy, and any other condition found to be closely related to mental retardation because such condition results in the impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior similar to that of persons who have been diagnosed with mental retardation, or such condition requires treatment and services similar to those required for persons who have been diagnosed with mental retardation. (2) “Victim” or “witness” shall not include any person with a cognitive disability accused of committing a felony; provided however, that the word “victim” or “witness” may, in the court's discretion, include:  a. A person with a cognitive disability where such person's participation in a felony appears to have been induced, coerced or unwilling; or b. A person with a cognitive disability who has participated in the felony, but who has subsequently and voluntarily agreed to testify on behalf of the State.74 Del. Laws, c. 44, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9423. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter II. Victims and Witnesses With Cognitive Disabilities|§ 9423. Expedited proceedings.

§ 9423. Expedited proceedings. In all criminal proceedings involving a victim or witness with a cognitive disability, the court and the prosecution shall take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time the victim or witness must endure the stress of the victim's or witness's involvement in the proceedings. In ruling on any motion or other request for a delay or continuance of proceedings, the court shall consider and give weight to any adverse impact such delay or continuance might have on the well-being of any victim or witness with a cognitive disability. 74 Del. Laws, c. 44, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9424. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter II. Victims and Witnesses With Cognitive Disabilities|§ 9424. Additional rights and services.

§ 9424. Additional rights and services. (a) A victim or witness with a cognitive disability is entitled to an explanation, in language the victim or witness understands, of all legal proceedings in which the victim or witness is to be involved. (b) A victim or witness with a cognitive disability is entitled to be accompanied, in all proceedings, by a “friend” or other person in whom the victim or witness trusts, which person shall be permitted to advise the judge, when appropriate and as a friend of the court, regarding the person with a cognitive disability and that person's ability to understand proceedings and questions. (c) A victim or witness with a cognitive disability is entitled to information about, and referrals to, appropriate social services and programs to assist the victim or witness, and the victim's or witness's family, in coping with the emotional impact of the crime, and the subsequent court proceedings in which the victim or witness is to become involved. 74 Del. Laws, c. 44, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  10;
11 DE Code § 9604. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 96. Protection of Witnesses and Crime Victims|Subchapter I. Protection of Witnesses|§ 9604. Cooperation of other state agencies and governments; reimbursement of expenses.

§ 9604. Cooperation of other state agencies and governments; reimbursement of expenses. Each state agency shall cooperate with the Attorney General in carrying out the provisions of this subchapter and may provide, on a reimbursable basis, such personnel and services as the Attorney General may request in carrying out those provisions. 74 Del. Laws, c. 57, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 28, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9605. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 96. Protection of Witnesses and Crime Victims|Subchapter I. Protection of Witnesses|§ 9605. Additional authority of Attorney General.

§ 9605. Additional authority of Attorney General. The Attorney General may enter into such contracts or other agreements as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter. Any such contract or agreement which would result in the State being obligated to make outlays may be entered into only to the extent and in such amount as may be provided in advance in an Appropriation Act. 74 Del. Laws, c. 57, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 28, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9606. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 96. Protection of Witnesses and Crime Victims|Subchapter I. Protection of Witnesses|§ 9606. Source of funding.

§ 9606. Source of funding. All expenses incurred by the Attorney General to provide any service pursuant to this subchapter shall be paid from the Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund established by § 4110 of this title. 74 Del. Laws, c. 57, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 28, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9611. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 96. Protection of Witnesses and Crime Victims|Subchapter II. Address Confidentiality Act|§ 9611. Definitions.

§ 9611. Definitions. When used in this subchapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:  (1) “Actual address” shall mean a residential address, school address or work address of an individual. (2) “Image” includes, but is not limited to, any photograph, video, sketch, or computer-generated image that provides a means to visually identify the person depicted. (3) “Internet” has the meaning used in § 931 of this title. (4) “Law-enforcement agency” means the police department of any political subdivision of this State, the Delaware State Police, the Capitol Police, and the Delaware Department of Justice. (5) “Post or display publicly” means to communicate, transmit, or otherwise make available to any other person. (6) “Program” means the Address Confidentiality Program of the Department of Justice. (7) “Program participant” means any person certified by the Department of Justice as eligible to participate in the address confidentiality program established by this subchapter. (8) “Protected witnesses” means any person to whom the Department of Justice is providing witness protection services pursuant to this chapter. (9) “Substitute address” means the official address or confidential address designated by the Attorney General. (10) “Victim of domestic violence” means a person who is a victim of domestic violence as that term is defined by § 1041 of Title 10, or any equivalent provision in the laws of any other state, the United States, or any territory, District or subdivision thereof or any other foreign jurisdiction. (11) “Victim of sexual assault” means a victim of an offense set forth in §§ 768 through 780, and 787 of this title, or any equivalent provision in the laws of any other state, the United States, or any territory, District or subdivision thereof or any other foreign jurisdiction. (12) “Victim of stalking” means a victim of an offense set forth in §§ 1312 and 1312A [transferred to § 1312] of this title, or any equivalent provision in the laws of any other state, the United States, or any territory, District or subdivision thereof or any other foreign jurisdiction.78 Del. Laws, c. 28, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  2;
11 DE Code § 9612. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 96. Protection of Witnesses and Crime Victims|Subchapter II. Address Confidentiality Act|§ 9612. Address Confidentiality Program.

§ 9612. Address Confidentiality Program. (a) The Department of Justice shall establish a program to be known as the Address Confidentiality Program. Upon application and certification, persons eligible pursuant to this subchapter shall be provided a substitute address by the Program. (b) The Program shall forward all correspondence sent by first class, express, registered and certified mail at no expense to a program participant and may arrange to receive and forward other classes or kinds of mail at the program participant's expense. (c) Upon a person's certification for participation in the Program, the Department of Justice will provide notice of that fact and the program participant's substitute address to the appropriate officials and parties involved in an ongoing civil or criminal case in which a program participant is a victim, witness, or party. (d) All records relating to applicants and program participants are the property of the Department of Justice. These records, including but not limited to program applications, a participants' actual addresses and waiver proceedings, shall be deemed to be confidential, and shall also not be subject to the provisions of Chapter 100 of Title 29. 78 Del. Laws, c. 28, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9613. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 96. Protection of Witnesses and Crime Victims|Subchapter II. Address Confidentiality Act|§ 9613. Persons eligible to apply.

§ 9613. Persons eligible to apply. The following persons shall be eligible to apply to become program participants:  (1) A victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking who has filed for a protection from abuse order or who is or was named as a victim in any criminal or delinquency proceeding brought for the purpose of determining liability for the commission of any crime or offense as those terms are defined in § 233 of this title, and who further states that he or she fears future violent acts by the perpetrator of the abuse; or (2) A person who has a valid agreement with the Department of Justice as set out in § 9601(f) of this title; or (3) A person who is a member of the same household as a program participant. A parent or guardian may apply to the program on behalf of a minor; or in the case of an adult individual who is incapacitated, application may be made by the person holding power of attorney; (4) A person who has obtained or is seeking relief from a domestic violence program or service, as certified by the director of that program or his or her designee.78 Del. Laws, c. 28, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9614. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 96. Protection of Witnesses and Crime Victims|Subchapter II. Address Confidentiality Act|§ 9614. Application, certification and termination process.

§ 9614. Application, certification and termination process. A person shall file an application with the Program in a manner prescribed by the Program. The Department of Justice shall have the authority to promulgate appropriate policies and procedures regarding certification and termination. Certification shall be valid for a period of 3 years following the date of certification unless the certification is withdrawn or canceled before the expiration of that period, or a person's participation in the program is otherwise terminated. 78 Del. Laws, c. 28, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9615. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 96. Protection of Witnesses and Crime Victims|Subchapter II. Address Confidentiality Act|§ 9615. Agency use of designated address.

§ 9615. Agency use of designated address. Federal, state and local government agencies shall accept the substitute address designated on a valid program participation card issued to the program participant by the Program as the program participant's address except as follows:  (1) When the federal, state or local government agency has been granted a waiver pursuant to § 9617 of this title; or (2) When the program participant is any of the following:  a. A released offender complying with pretrial supervision, probation or parole or similar requirements imposed by any other jurisdiction; or b. A convicted sexual offender who has fulfilled the offender's sentence but must register the offender's community residence as required under §§ 4120-4121 of this title or any similar registration requirement imposed by any other jurisdiction.78 Del. Laws, c. 28, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9616. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 96. Protection of Witnesses and Crime Victims|Subchapter II. Address Confidentiality Act|§ 9616. Disclosure of actual address.

§ 9616. Disclosure of actual address. The Department of Justice shall not disclose the actual address of a program participant except when:  (1) A federal, state or local government agency has been granted a waiver by the Program and the disclosure is made pursuant to § 9617 of this title; or (2) The Program determines that disclosure is required due to an emergency and the disclosure is made pursuant to § 9618 of this title; or (3) A court of competent jurisdiction orders the Program to disclose the program participant's actual address and disclosure is made pursuant to the court order.78 Del. Laws, c. 28, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9616A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 96. Protection of Witnesses and Crime Victims|Subchapter II. Address Confidentiality Act|§ 9616A. Publicly posting or displaying program participant's actual address, telephone number, or image on the Internet.

§ 9616A. Publicly posting or displaying program participant's actual address, telephone number, or image on the Internet. (a) No person shall post or display publicly on the Internet, or solicit, sell, or trade on the Internet, the actual address, telephone number, or image of a program participant with the intent to do either of the following:  (1) Incite another person to imminently use that information to commit a crime involving violence or a threat of violence against, or to cause bodily harm to, the program participant identified in the posting or display, or any member of the program participant's household; or (2) Threaten the program participant identified in the posting or display, or any member of the program participant's household, in a manner that places the person or persons threatened in objectively reasonable fear for their personal safety. (b) No person shall post or display publicly on the Internet the actual address or telephone number of a program participant if that program participant, a parent or guardian of that program participant if the program participant is a minor, or a person holding power of attorney for the program participant if the program participant is an incapacitated adult individual, has made a written demand of that person not to disclose the program participant's actual address or telephone number. A written demand made under this subsection shall include a sworn statement declaring that the program participant is subject to the protection of this subchapter and describing a reasonable fear for the safety of that program participant or any member of the program participant's household, based on a violation of subsection (a) of this section. A written demand made under this subsection shall be effective for 3 years even if the program participant's certification is withdrawn or canceled, or the program participant's participation is otherwise terminated, before the end of the 3-year period. This subsection shall not apply to a person defined in § 4320(4) of Title 10. (c) An interactive computer service or access software provider, as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 230(f), shall not be liable under this section unless the interactive computer service or access software provider intends to abet or cause bodily harm that is likely to occur or threatens to cause bodily harm to a program participant or any person residing at or regularly present at the same actual address. 80 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  3;
11 DE Code § 9617. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 96. Protection of Witnesses and Crime Victims|Subchapter II. Address Confidentiality Act|§ 9617. Waiver process.

§ 9617. Waiver process. (a) A federal, state or local government agency may request disclosure of a program participant's actual address pursuant to this section. The Department of Justice shall have the authority to promulgate appropriate policies and procedures regarding the waiver process. (b) The Department of Justice shall promptly conduct a review of all requests received pursuant to this section. In conducting a review, the Program shall notify the program participant of the request and consider all information received and any other appropriate information that the Program may require to make a determination. (c) Any government agency granted a waiver by the Program pursuant to this section shall be permitted to use the actual address in the manner authorized by the Department of Justice. (d) Upon denial of a federal, state or local government agency's request for waiver, the Program shall provide prompt written notification to the agency stating that the agency's request has been denied and setting forth the specific reasons for the denial. (e) Within 15 days after notification that the Program has denied the federal, state or local government agency's request for waiver, the agency may file a request for review of the decision by the Attorney General. (f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the Program from granting a waiver to a federal, state or local government agency pursuant to this section upon receipt of a program participant's written consent to do so. 78 Del. Laws, c. 28, §  1;