Delaware Code § 11-4221

Modification, deferral, suspension or reduction of sentence for serious physical illness, injury or
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infirmity.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a court may modify, defer, suspend or reduce a minimum or mandatory sentence
of 1 year or less, or a portion thereof, where the court finds by clear and convincing evidence, or by stipulation of the State, that the person
to be sentenced suffers from a serious physical illness, injury or infirmity with continuing treatment needs which make incarceration
inappropriate and that such person does not constitute a substantial risk to the community.

Part II
Criminal Procedure Generally

Sentencing, Probation, Parole and Pardons

Purposes, Construction and Definitions

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