Criminal Law in Delaware
This page covers criminal law as it applies in Delaware — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what criminal protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern criminal in Delaware
Delaware state law
- Delaware Criminal Code › General Provisions Concerning OffensesDE 11 § 11-222
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- Criminal Procedure Generally › Classification of Offenses; SentencesDE 11 § 11-4209
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- Delaware Criminal Code › Specific Offenses › Offenses Against the PersonDE 11 § 11-769
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- Delaware Criminal Code › Specific Offenses › Offenses Involving PropertyDE 11 § 11-824
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- Organization, Powers, Jurisdiction and Operation of Courts › The Family Court of the State of Delaware › ProcedureDE 10 § 10-1002
- Organization, Powers, Jurisdiction and Operation of Courts › The Family Court of the State of Delaware › ProcedureDE 10 § 10-1004A
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for criminal in Delaware.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.