Delaware Code Title 13 Sec. 1516 – Hearings; use of masters; impoundment; assignment of counsel
(a) All hearings and trials shall be private, but for reasons appearing sufficient to the Court any hearing or trial may be opened to any person who has a direct and legitimate interest in the particular case, or a legitimate educational or research interest in the work of the Court.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 13 Sec. 1516
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(b) A judge or commissioner, sitting without a jury, shall conduct all hearings and trials where there is a contest, and in those proceedings that are uncontested.
(c) Whenever it seems appropriate, in the interest of justice, the Court may designate a disinterested attorney to defend, or otherwise participate in, a proceeding before the Court, and a fee for such attorney shall be taxed as part of the costs.
(d) No record or evidence in any case shall be impounded or access thereto refused.
13 Del. C. 1953, §§ ?1505-1507; 58 Del. Laws, c. 349, §§ ?5-7; 59 Del. Laws, c. 350, § ?1; 60 Del. Laws, c. 333, § ?5; 61 Del. Laws, c. 365, § ?14; 76 Del. Laws, c. 59, § ?1;