Del. Code tit. 11 § 9411

Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 476
Section 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.

In the Municipal Court the notice required by this section shall be provided by the Court.

11 Del. C. § 9411

69 Del. Laws, c. 167, §1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 318, §§1, 5, 8, 9; 71 Del. Laws, c. 176, § 23.;