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11 DE Code § 8599B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 85. State Bureau of Identification|Subchapter XI. The National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Act|§ 8599B. Record request procedures.

§ 8599B. Record request procedures. (a) Positive identification. — Subject fingerprints or other approved forms of positive identification shall be submitted with all requests for criminal history record checks for noncriminal justice purposes. (b) Submission of state requests. — Each request for a criminal history record check utilizing the national indices made under any approved state statute shall be submitted through that state's criminal history record repository. A state criminal history record repository shall process an interstate request for noncriminal justice purposes through the national indices only if such request is transmitted through another state criminal history record repository or the FBI. (c) Submission of federal requests. — Each request for criminal history record checks utilizing the national indices made under federal authority shall be submitted through the FBI or, if the state criminal history record repository consents to process fingerprint submissions, through the criminal history record repository in the state in which such request originated. Direct access to the National Identification Index by entities other than the FBI and state criminal history records repositories shall not be permitted for noncriminal justice purposes. (d) Fees. — A state criminal history record repository or the FBI:  (1) May charge a fee, in accordance with applicable law, for handling a request involving fingerprint processing for noncriminal justice purposes; and (2) May not charge a fee for providing criminal history records in response to an electronic request for a record that does not involve a request to process fingerprints. (e) Additional search. — (1) If a state criminal history record repository cannot positively identify the subject of a record request made for noncriminal justice purposes, the request, together with fingerprints or other approved identifying information, shall be forwarded to the FBI for a search of the national indices. (2) If, with respect to a request forwarded by a state criminal history record repository under paragraph (e)(1) of this section, the FBI positively identifies the subject as having a III System-indexed record or records:  a. The FBI shall so advise the state criminal history record repository; and b. The state criminal history record repository shall be entitled to obtain the additional criminal history record information from the FBI or other state criminal history record repositories.82 Del. Laws, c. 97, § 1;
11 DE Code § 8599D. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 85. State Bureau of Identification|Subchapter XI. The National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Act|§ 8599D. Ratification of Compact

§ 8599D. Ratification of Compact This Compact shall take effect upon being entered into by 2 or more states as between those states and the federal government. Upon subsequent entry into this Compact by additional states, it shall become effective among those states and the federal government and each party state that has previously ratified it. When ratified, this Compact shall have the full force and effect of law within the ratifying jurisdictions. The form of ratification shall be in accordance with the laws of the executing state. 82 Del. Laws, c. 97, § 1;
11 DE Code § 8599E. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 85. State Bureau of Identification|Subchapter XI. The National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Act|§ 8599E. Miscellaneous provisions.

§ 8599E. Miscellaneous provisions. (a) Relation of Compact to certain FBI activities. — Administration of this Compact shall not interfere with the management and control of the Director of the FBI over the FBI's collection and dissemination of criminal history records and the advisory function of the FBI's advisory policy board chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) for all purposes other than noncriminal justice. (b) No authority for nonappropriated expenditures. — Nothing in this Compact shall require the FBI to obligate or expend funds beyond those appropriated to the FBI. (c) Relating to Public Law 92-544. — Nothing in this Compact shall diminish or lessen the obligations, responsibilities, and authorities of any state, whether a party state or a nonparty state, or of any criminal history record repository or other subdivision or component thereof, under the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1973 (Public Law 92-544), or regulations and guidelines promulgated thereunder, including the rules and procedures promulgated by the Council under §  8599C(a) of this title, regarding the use and dissemination of criminal history records and information. 82 Del. Laws, c. 97, § 1;
11 DE Code § 8599F. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 85. State Bureau of Identification|Subchapter XI. The National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Act|§ 8599F. Renunciation.

§ 8599F. Renunciation. (a) In general. — This Compact shall bind each party state until renounced by the party state. (b) Effect. — Any renunciation of this Compact by a party state shall:  (1) Be effected in the same manner by which the party state ratified this Compact; and (2) Become effective 180 days after written notice of renunciation is provided by the party state to each other party state and to the federal government.82 Del. Laws, c. 97, § 1;
11 DE Code § 8599G. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 85. State Bureau of Identification|Subchapter XI. The National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Act|§ 8599G. Severability.

§ 8599G. Severability. The provisions of this Compact shall be severable, and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this Compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any participating state or to the Constitution of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If a portion of this Compact is held contrary to the constitution of any party state, all other portions of this Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the party state affected as to all other provisions. 82 Del. Laws, c. 97, § 1;
11 DE Code § 8599H. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 85. State Bureau of Identification|Subchapter XI. The National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Act|§ 8599H. Adjudication of disputes.

§ 8599H. Adjudication of disputes. (a) In general. — The Council shall:  (1) Have initial authority to make determinations with respect to any dispute regarding:  a. Interpretation of this Compact; b. Any rule or standard established by the Council pursuant to §  8599B of this title; and c. Any dispute or controversy between any parties to this Compact; and (2) Hold a hearing concerning any dispute described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Council and only render a decision based upon a majority vote of the members of the Council. Such decision shall be published pursuant to the requirements of §  8599C(e) of this title. (b) Duties of FBI. — The FBI shall exercise immediate and necessary action to preserve the integrity of the III System, maintain system policy and standards, protect the accuracy and privacy of records, and to prevent abuses until the Council holds a hearing on such matters. (c) Right of appeal. — The FBI or a party state may appeal any decision of the Council to the Attorney General and thereafter may file suit in the appropriate District Court of the United States, which shall have original jurisdiction of all cases or controversies arising under this Compact. Any suit arising under this Compact and initiated in a state court shall be removed to the appropriate District Court of the United States in the manner provided by 28 U.S.C. §  1446, or other statutory authority. 82 Del. Laws, c. 97, § 1;
11 DE Code § 9402. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9402. Compliance with chapter.

§ 9402. Compliance with chapter. (a) This chapter shall apply to the victims of the crimes defined in § 9401(2) of this title, and to witnesses to such crimes, as specified in § 9403 of this title, and to qualifying neighborhood or homeowners associations where illegal drug activity occurs as defined in § 9419 of this title. Consistent with the duty to represent the interests of the public as a whole, the Attorney General shall enforce compliance with this chapter on behalf of victims, witnesses and members of their families. (b) Failure to comply with this chapter does not create a claim for damages against a government employee, official or entity. (c) Failure to provide a right, privilege or notice to a victim under this chapter shall not be grounds for the defendant to seek to have a conviction or sentence set aside. 68 Del. Laws, c. 445, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 101, §  3;  72 Del. Laws, c. 211, §  2;
11 DE Code § 9403. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9403. Nondisclosure of information about victim.

§ 9403. Nondisclosure of information about victim. (a) Unless a victim or witness waives confidentiality in writing, neither a law-enforcement agency, the prosecutor, nor the corrections department may disclose, except among themselves or as authorized by law, the residential address, telephone number or place of employment of the victim or a member of the victim's family, or the identity, residential address, telephone number or place of employment of a witness or a member of the witness's family, except to the extent that disclosure is of the site of the crime, is required by law or the Rules of Criminal Procedure, is necessary for law-enforcement purposes, or is permitted by the court for good cause. (b) A court may not compel a victim or witness or a member of the victim's or witness's family testifying in a criminal justice proceeding to disclose a residential address or place of employment on the record unless the court finds that disclosure of the information is necessary. (c) The victim's address, place of employment and telephone number and any witness's identity, address, place of employment and telephone number, maintained by a court, prosecutor or law-enforcement agency pursuant to this chapter is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act [Chapter 100 of Title 29]. (d) An exception to this section is whenever a “peace officer” as defined in § 1901 of this title or an “emergency-care provider” as defined in § 2503A of Title 16 alerts a school district or charter school about the presence of a minor child or a child that has reached the age of 18 that continues to be enrolled in high school that has been identified at the scene of a traumatic event. The peace officer or emergency-care provider may only release the student's name directly to the school district or charter school and state that the student was present at the scene of a traumatic event. 68 Del. Laws, c. 445, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 211, §§  3-5;  82 Del. Laws, c. 165, § 2;
11 DE Code § 9404. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9404. Victim's interest in speedy prosecution; child victim or witness.

§ 9404. Victim's interest in speedy prosecution; child victim or witness. (a) The court shall consider the interest of the victim in a speedy prosecution. (b) Proceedings shall be expedited in cases involving a child victim or witness particularly in child abuse and sexual abuse cases. 68 Del. Laws, c. 445, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9405. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9405. Prosecutor to confer with victim.

§ 9405. Prosecutor to confer with victim. Consistent with the duty to represent the interests of the public as a whole, the prosecutor shall confer with a victim before amending or dismissing a charge or agreeing to a negotiated plea or pretrial diversion. Failure of the Attorney General to confer with the victim does not affect the validity of an agreement between the State and the defendant or of an amendment, dismissal, plea, pretrial diversion or other disposition of the case. 68 Del. Laws, c. 445, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 318, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9406. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9406. Safety of victim.

§ 9406. Safety of victim. (a) The court shall provide a waiting area for victims separate from the defendant, defendant's relatives and defense witnesses if such an area is available and the use of the area is practicable. If a separate waiting area is not available or practical, the court shall provide other available safeguards to minimize the victim's contact with the defendant, defendant's relatives and defense witnesses during court proceedings. (b) At the initial contact, the victim shall be provided written information by the investigating law-enforcement agency to whom the victim can contact to ascertain if the defendant is released from custody, and the procedures that the victim may follow if threatened, intimidated or if conditions of bail or custody are not complied with. 68 Del. Laws, c. 445, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9407. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9407. Presence at court proceedings; notice.

§ 9407. Presence at court proceedings; notice. (a) A victim or an individual designated by the victim may be present whenever a defendant has a right to be present during a court proceeding concerning the crime charged other than a grand jury proceeding, unless good cause can be shown by the defendant to exclude the victim. If the victim is present, the court, at the victim's request, shall permit the presence of an individual to provide support to the victim, unless the court determines that exclusion of the individual is necessary to protect the defendant's right to a fair trial. (b) The victim shall promptly be informed of the date, time and place of each court proceeding relative to the disposition of the case at which the victim has a right to be present, unless a victim requests that notice of proceedings not be provided under this chapter. 68 Del. Laws, c. 445, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 318, §  3;
11 DE Code § 9408. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9408. Prompt return of property.

§ 9408. Prompt return of property. The agency holding the property shall promptly return the property to the victim when it is no longer needed for evidentiary purposes unless it is contraband or subject to forfeiture. 68 Del. Laws, c. 445, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9409. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9409. Limitations on employer.

§ 9409. Limitations on employer. An employer may not discharge or discipline a victim or a representative of the victim for:  (1) Participation at the prosecutor's request in preparation for a criminal justice proceeding; (2) Attendance at a criminal justice proceeding if the attendance is reasonably necessary to protect the interests of the victim; or (3) Attendance at a criminal justice proceeding in response to a subpoena.68 Del. Laws, c. 445, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9410. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9410. Information from law-enforcement agency.

§ 9410. Information from law-enforcement agency. At the initial contact between the victim of a reported crime and the law-enforcement agency having responsibility for investigating that crime, that agency shall promptly give in writing to the victim:  (1) An explanation of the victim's rights under this chapter; (2) Information concerning the availability of social service and other assistance to victims; (3) A copy of the initial incident report; (4) Notice of the availability of a victim service unit within the Department or, in the absence of a unit within that law-enforcement agency, the availability of the Statewide Victim Center; (5) Notice of the Violent Crimes Compensation Program; (6) Notice of availability of information concerning pretrial release; and (7) Source of information at the investigating law-enforcement agency where the victim may check the status of any arrest.69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 318, §§  1, 4;
11 DE Code § 9411. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9411. Information concerning pretrial and trial matters.

§ 9411. Information concerning pretrial and trial matters. (a) After a prosecution is commenced by the Attorney General in the Superior Court, the Attorney General shall promptly inform a victim of:  (1) A statement of the procedural steps in the processing of a criminal case; (2) Rights under this chapter; (3) Procedures if the victim is threatened or harassed; (4) Victim compensation information when appropriate; (5) The right of the victim to confer with the prosecutor prior to trial; (6) The right of the victim to consult with the prosecutor about the disposition of the case, including the victim's views on dismissal, plea negotiations or diversion programs; (7) The right of the victim to be present at trial and sentencing; (8) Notice of the scheduling of court proceedings and changes including trial date, case review and sentencing hearings; (9) Notice of the crime or crimes of which the defendant is convicted; (10) Notice of the specifics of any sentencing order; (11) Notice of sentence reduction or modification order; and (12) Notice of a reversal upon appeal of a conviction. (b) In all other courts, the Attorney General shall give the victim:  (1) Notice of the scheduling of the court proceedings and changes, including trial date, case review and sentencing hearings; (2) Notice of the crime or crimes of which the defendant is convicted; (3) Notice of the specifics of any sentencing order; and (4) Notice of sentence reduction or modification order.69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 318, §§  1, 5, 8, 9;  71 Del. Laws, c. 176, §  23;
11 DE Code § 9412. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9412. Information concerning appeal or post-conviction remedies.

§ 9412. Information concerning appeal or post-conviction remedies. If the defendant appeals or pursues a post-conviction remedy from any court, the Attorney General shall promptly inform any victim of the date, time and place of any hearing and of the decision. 69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 318, §§  6, 10;  71 Del. Laws, c. 176, §  24;
11 DE Code § 9413. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9413. Information concerning confinement.

§ 9413. Information concerning confinement. (a) The Department of Correction and the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families shall notify in writing those victims of the following regarding defendants in their custody:  (1) Projected release date; (2) Release or release to a community-based program; and (3) Parole Board hearing date. (b) In the event of an escape of the defendant, the Department of Correction and the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, shall notify immediately, by telephone or in person, any victim of the escape of the defendant. (c) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, upon the request of the victim, the Department of Correction and the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families shall provide the victim with information concerning the terms of probation, parole or other condition of release and the defendant's compliance or noncompliance with the sentence, probation, parole or other conditions imposed on the defendant. The Department of Correction shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations to implement this subsection. 69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 318, §§  1, 7;  72 Del. Laws, c. 345, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9414. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9414. General requirements for information.

§ 9414. General requirements for information. (a) Unless the form of notice is expressly set forth by this chapter, information required to be furnished under this chapter may be furnished orally or in written form. (b) A person responsible for furnishing information may rely upon the most recent name, address and telephone number furnished by the victim. 69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;
11 DE Code § 9415. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9415. Presentence report.

§ 9415. Presentence report. In preparing a presentence report, the Investigative Services Officer shall make a reasonable effort to confer with the victim. If the victim is not available or declines to confer, the Investigative Services Officer shall record that information in the report. The victim shall have the right to present a victim-impact statement pursuant to § 4331 of this title. 69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 60, §  7;
11 DE Code § 9416. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 94. Victims’ Bill of Rights|Subchapter I. Victims Generally|§ 9416. Consideration of victim-impact statement at Board of Parole hearing or Board of Pardons hearing.

§ 9416. Consideration of victim-impact statement at Board of Parole hearing or Board of Pardons hearing. (a) The Board of Parole shall inform the victim in writing of:  (1) The right of the victim to address the Parole Board in writing or in person; and (2) The decision of the Parole Board. (b) The Board of Pardons shall inform the victim in writing of:  (1) The right of the victim to address the Board of Pardons in writing or in person; (2) Any commutation of sentence that is recommended by the Board; and (3) Any pardon or commutation that is granted.69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 318, §  1;