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Delaware Statutes

§ 3501 — Testimony of accused persons

Delaware § 3501
JurisdictionDelaware
Title11
PartCriminal Procedure Generally
Ch. 35WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE
Subch.General Provisions

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Del. Code tit. 11, § 3501 (2026).

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Every person who is accused of any crime whatsoever, punishable by the laws of this State, may upon trial before any tribunal established by the Constitution or laws of this State, testify in the person’s own behalf, and may testify for or against any other person jointly tried with the person. A refusal or failure to testify shall not be construed or commented upon as an indication of guilt.

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Legislative History

19 Del. Laws, c. 777 ; Code 1915, § 4215; Code 1935, § 4690; 11 Del. C. 1953, § 3501; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1

Nearby Sections

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§ 3501
Testimony of accused persons
§ 3502
Testimonial immunity
§ 3503
Prima facie evidence of bank incorporation
§ 3504
Proof of possession of property
§ 3506
Obtaining of testimony under court order; witness immunity
§ 3507
Use of prior statements as affirmative evidence
§ 3508
Rape — Sufficiency of evidence; proceedings in camera
§ 3509
Rape — Admissibility of certain evidence
§ 3510
Admissibility of certificate of title in criminal proceedings involving motor vehicles
§ 3511
Videotaped deposition and procedures for child witnesses
§ 3512
Presence of victims
§ 3513
Hearsay exception for child victim’s or witness’s out-of-court statement of abuse
§ 3514
Testimony of victim or witness in child abuse, and victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking cases by means of secured video connection
§ 3515
Admissibility of DNA profiles
§ 3516
Hearsay exception for an adult who is impaired or patient or resident victim’s out-of-court statement of abuse
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