For purposes of this subchapter:
- (1) “Body-worn camera” means an electronic device that is worn by a law-enforcement officer and records audio and video data on the device itself or transmits audio and video data to another location for recording.
- (2) “Crime” means defined as § 233 of this title.
- (3) “Custodial interrogation” means questioning or other conduct by a law-enforcement officer which is reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response from an individual and occurs when reasonable individuals in the same circumstances would consider themselves in custody.
- (4) “Delinquent act” means an act committed by a child that, if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime.
- (5) “Electronic recording” means an audio recording or an audio and video recording that accurately records a custodial interrogation. “Record electronically” and “recorded electronically” have a corresponding meaning.
- (6) “Law-enforcement agency” means a governmental entity or individual authorized by a governmental entity or state law to enforce criminal laws or investigate suspected criminal activity. “Law-enforcement agency” does not include a law-enforcement officer.
(7) “Law-enforcement officer” means either of the following:
- a. An individual employed by a law-enforcement agency whose responsibilities include enforcing criminal laws or investigating suspected criminal activity.
- b. An individual acting at the request or direction of an individual described in paragraph (7)a. of this section.
(8) a. “Place of detention” means a fixed location under the control of a law-enforcement agency where individuals are questioned about alleged crimes or delinquent acts.
- b. “Place of detention” includes a jail, police station, holding cell, correctional or detention facility, police vehicle, and, for a child, school.
- (9) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
- (10) “Statement” means communication whether oral, written, electronic, or nonverbal.
83 Del. Laws, c. 260, § 1; 83 Del. Laws, c. 447, § 1