§ 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 […]
§ 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 […]
§ 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;
§ 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 […]
§ 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 […]
§ 9205. Hearing — Procedure.
§ 9205. Hearing — Procedure. (a) An official record including testimony and exhibits shall be kept of the hearing. (b) The hearing shall be conducted within the department by an impartial board of officers. The prosecuting party and the officer and/or the officer’s representative shall be given an opportunity to present evidence and argument with […]
§ 9206. Hearing — Evidence obtained in violation of officer’s rights.
§ 9206. Hearing — Evidence obtained in violation of officer’s rights. No evidence may be obtained, received or admitted into evidence in any proceeding of any disciplinary action which violates any of the rights established by the United States Constitution or Delaware Constitution or by this chapter. The tribunal may not enter any judgment or […]
§ 9207. Hearing — Written decision and findings of fact to be delivered to officer.
§ 9207. Hearing — Written decision and findings of fact to be delivered to officer. Any decision, order or action taken following the hearing shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by findings of fact. The findings shall consist of a concise statement upon each issue in the case. A copy of the decision […]
§ 9208. Extra work as punishment prohibited.
§ 9208. Extra work as punishment prohibited. No law-enforcement officer shall be compelled to work extra duty without compensation as a penalty for a disciplinary infraction. No suspension for any period of time provided in departmental rules and regulations shall affect the law-enforcement officer’s eligibility for pension, hospitalization, medical and life insurance coverage or other […]
§ 9209. Application of chapter.
§ 9209. Application of chapter. The chapter shall apply to all law-enforcement disciplinary proceedings throughout the State, conducted by the law-enforcement agencies specified in § 9200(b) of this title. 65 Del. Laws, c. 12, § 1; 65 Del. Laws, c. 139, § 5;