Delaware Statutes
§ 5131 — Legislative intent
Delaware·Title 11·Part Procedure in Particular Courts·Ch. 51 SUPERIOR COURT·Subch. Child Victims and Witnesses
The General Assembly finds that it is necessary to provide child victims and witnesses with additional consideration and different treatment than that usually required for adults. It is therefore the intent of the General Assembly to provide each child who is involved in a criminal proceeding within the Superior Court with certain fundamental rights and protections.
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Legislative History
65 Del. Laws, c. 158, § 1
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