§ 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;
§ 9101. Findings.
§ 9101. Findings. The General Assembly finds that it is against public policy and the welfare of the citizens of Delaware to allow a person accused or convicted of a crime to benefit financially from a published reenactment of said crime or any incidents involved therein. The General Assembly further finds that a system is […]
§ 9301. Police chief removal; right to hearing; appeal.
§ 9301. Police chief removal; right to hearing; appeal. (a) No colonel, chief of police or any officer who is the highest ranking officer of a legislatively authorized police department within this State, except the Police Chief of the City of Wilmington, Chief of New Castle County Police, and any colonel, chief of police or […]
§ 9102. Definitions.
§ 9102. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) “Board” shall mean the Violent Crimes Compensation Board, as established by this title. (2) “Person convicted of a crime” shall mean any person convicted […]
§ 9401. Definitions.
§ 9401. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Court” means the Superior Court, Family Court, Court of Common Pleas and the Justice of the Peace Court. (2) “Crime” means an act or omission committed by a person, whether or not competent or an adult, which, if committed by a […]
§ 9012. Form of claim; investigation—hearing.
§ 9012. Form of claim; investigation—hearing. (a) All claims filed with the Agency must be in writing on the Agency’s provided claim form and signed by the claimant. The Agency shall initiate an investigation of the claim within 30 days of the filing of the claim. After this investigation, the Agency shall render a decision […]
§ 9013. Attorney fees.
§ 9013. Attorney fees. A claimant need not be represented by an attorney before the Appeals Board, but if such person is represented the Appeals Board may award an amount for services rendered. Such fees shall not exceed $1,000 or 15% of the amount awarded, whichever sum is less, and shall be in addition to […]
§ 9014. Recovery from the criminal.
§ 9014. Recovery from the criminal. (a) Whenever any person is convicted of an offense and a payment of compensation is, or has been, made under this chapter for a personal injury or death resulting from the act constituting such offense, the State may institute an action against such person for the recovery of the […]
§ 9015. Assignment and subrogation.
§ 9015. Assignment and subrogation. (a) Awards and recoveries granted under this chapter shall not be transferable or assignable, at law or in equity, and none of the money paid or payable under this chapter shall be subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment or other legal process, or to the operation of any bankruptcy or […]
§ 9016. Penalty assessment.
§ 9016. Penalty assessment. (a) In addition to, and at the same time as, any fine is assessed to any criminal defendant or any child adjudicated delinquent, there must be levied an additional penalty of 18% of every fine, penalty, and forfeiture imposed and collected by the courts for crimes or offenses as defined in […]