Delaware Code § 11-5134

Additional rights and services
Open in Lexace · Ask the AI about this section
(a) A child victim or witness is entitled to an explanation, in language understood by the child, of all legal proceedings in which the
child is to be involved.
(b) A child victim or witness is entitled to be accompanied, in all proceedings, by a "friend" or other person in whom the child trusts,
which person shall be permitted to advise the judge, when appropriate and as a friend of the Court, regarding the child's ability to
understand proceedings and questions.

(c) A child victim or witness is entitled to information about, and referrals to, appropriate social services and programs to assist such
child, and the child's family, in coping with the emotional impact of the crime, and the subsequent Court proceedings in which the child
is to become involved.

Part III
Procedure in Particular Courts

Court of Common Pleas

‹ Prev All Delaware sections Next ›


Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.