Delaware § 5133 Expedited proceedings

Delaware Statutes

§ 5133 — Expedited proceedings

Delaware § 5133

JurisdictionDelaware

Title11

PartProcedure in Particular Courts

Ch. 51SUPERIOR COURT

Subch.Child Victims and Witnesses

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Bluebook

Del. Code tit. 11, § 5133 (2026).

Text

In all criminal proceedings in the Superior Court involving a child victim or witness, the Court and the prosecution shall take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child victim or witness must endure the stress of the victim’s or witness’ involvement in the proceedings. In ruling on any motion or other request for a delay or continuance of proceedings, the Court shall consider and give weight to any adverse impact such delay or continuance might have on the well-being of any child victim or witness.

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In all criminal proceedings in the Superior Court involving a child victim or witness, the Court and the prosecution shall take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child victim or witness must endure the stress of the victim’s or witness’ involvement in the proceedings. In ruling on any motion or other request for a delay or continuance of proceedings, the Court shall consider and give weight to any adverse impact such delay or continuance might have on the well-being of any child victim or witness.