The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

(1) “Child” shall mean a person who has not yet reached their eighteenth birthday.

(2) “Victim” or “witness” shall not include any child accused of committing a felony; provided, however, that the word “victim” or “witness” may, in the Court’s discretion, include:

a. A child where such child’s participation in a felony appears to have been induced, coerced or unwilling; or

b. A child who has participated in the felony, but who has subsequently and voluntarily agreed to testify on behalf of the State.

65 Del. Laws, c. 158, § ?1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;

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Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 5132

  • Child: shall mean a person who has not yet reached their eighteenth birthday. See Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 5132
  • 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
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.