Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 9406 – Safety of victim
(a) The court shall provide a waiting area for victims separate from the defendant, defendant’s relatives and defense witnesses if such an area is available and the use of the area is practicable. If a separate waiting area is not available or practical, the court shall provide other available safeguards to minimize the victim‘s contact with the defendant, defendant’s relatives and defense witnesses during court proceedings.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 9406
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Court: means the Superior Court, Family Court, Court of Common Pleas and the Justice of the Peace Court. See Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 9401
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Victim: includes a parent, guardian or custodian of a victim who is unable to meaningfully understand or participate in the legal process due to physical, psychological or mental impairment. See Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 9401
(b) At the initial contact, the victim shall be provided written information by the investigating law-enforcement agency to whom the victim can contact to ascertain if the defendant is released from custody, and the procedures that the victim may follow if threatened, intimidated or if conditions of bail or custody are not complied with.