Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, § 9411
Information from the Department of Justice; responsibilities
69 Del. Laws, c. 167, § 1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 318, §§ 1, 5, 6, 8-10; 71 Del. Laws, c. 176, §§ 23, 24; 85 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 1;
The Department of Justice shall make a reasonable attempt to notify a victim of all of the following information, if the information is applicable to the victim:
- (1) All of the victim’s rights under this chapter, including how to access the website under § 9414(d) of this title.
- (2) A statement of the procedural steps in the processing of a criminal case.
- (3) Procedures if the victim is threatened or harassed.
- (4) Victim compensation information.
- (5) A decision to decline prosecution and the legal basis for the decision.
- (6) The right to be present at all stages of proceedings for the crime under § 3512 of this title.
(7) The right of the victim to request the attendance of a victim advocate under § 9403(9) of this title with the victim. The Department must prioritize attendance by a victim advocate when any of the following apply:
- a. The victim is a child.
- b. The victim is an individual with a cognitive disability.
(8) The right of the victim to consult with the prosecutor about the disposition of the case, including the victim’s views on dismissal, plea negotiations, or a diversion program.
- a. In felony cases, reasonable attempts to notify a victim of the terms of any plea or resolution must be communicated in advance of the plea being offered.
- b. In misdemeanor cases, victims must be provided notice that pleas may be negotiated at case review hearings.
- (9) Notice of the scheduling of court proceedings and changes including trial date, case review, and sentencing hearings.
- (10) Notice of the crime or crimes of which the defendant is convicted.
- (11) Notice of the specifics of any sentencing order.
- (12) Notice of sentence reduction or modification order.
- (13) Notice of any appeal or request for postconviction remedy, information about related hearings, and the decision from any such hearing.
69 Del. Laws, c. 167, § 1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 318, §§ 1, 5, 6, 8-10; 71 Del. Laws, c. 176, §§ 23, 24; 85 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 1