Delaware Code > Title 16 > Chapter 51 > Subchapter II-A – Criminal Background Checks; Mandatory Drug Testing
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| § 5137 | Legislative intent; definitions |
| § 5138 | Criminal background checks |
| § 5139 | Drug testing required |
Terms Used In Delaware Code > Title 16 > Chapter 51 > Subchapter II-A - Criminal Background Checks; Mandatory Drug Testing
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Department: means the Department of Health and Social Services except that Department means the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families in the context of a treatment facility serving minors. See Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 5181
- 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.
- Patient: means any individual receiving involuntary or voluntary care, supportive lodging, treatment or other mental health provider services from a facility. See Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 5181
- Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
- 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
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.