Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 5506 – Protection from exploitation and abuse
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Persons diagnosed with intellectual disabilities or other specific developmental disabilities have a right to protection from exploitation, abuse and degrading treatment. If accused, the person diagnosed with an intellectual disability or other specific developmental disabilities has a right to a fair trial with full recognition being given to the person’s degree of responsibility.
61 Del. Laws, c. 270, § ?3; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1; 73 Del. Laws, c. 97, § ?2; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §§ ?219, 220;
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 5506
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.