For purposes of this subchapter:

(1) “Body-worn camera” means an electronic device that is worn by a law-enforcement officer and records audio and video data on the device itself or transmits audio and video data to another location for recording.

(2) “Crime” means defined as § 233 of this title.

(3) “Custodial interrogation” means questioning or other conduct by a law-enforcement officer which is reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response from an individual and occurs when reasonable individuals in the same circumstances would consider themselves in custody.

(4) “Delinquent act” means an act committed by a child that, if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime.

(5) “Electronic recording” means an audio recording or an audio and video recording that accurately records a custodial interrogation. “Record electronically” and “recorded electronically” have a corresponding meaning.

(6) “Law-enforcement agency” means a governmental entity or individual authorized by a governmental entity or state law to enforce criminal laws or investigate suspected criminal activity. “Law-enforcement agency” does not include a law-enforcement officer.

(7) “Law-enforcement officer” means either of the following:

a. An individual employed by a law-enforcement agency whose responsibilities include enforcing criminal laws or investigating suspected criminal activity.

b. An individual acting at the request or direction of an individual described in paragraph (7)a. of this section.

(8) a. “Place of detention” means a fixed location under the control of a law-enforcement agency where individuals are questioned about alleged crimes or delinquent acts.

b. “Place of detention” includes a jail, police station, holding cell, correctional or detention facility, police vehicle, and, for a child, school.

(9) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

(10) “Statement” means communication whether oral, written, electronic, or nonverbal.

83 Del. Laws, c. 260, § 1; 83 Del. Laws, c. 447, § 1;

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Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 2002

  • Child: means a person who has not reached the age of 18 years. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • State: means the State of Delaware; and when applied to different parts of the United States, it includes the District of Columbia and the several territories and possessions of the United States. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • United States: includes its territories and possessions and the District of Columbia. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302