Delaware Statutes
§ 5506 — Protection from exploitation and abuse
Delaware·Title 16·Part Mental Health·Ch. 55 PERSONS DIAGNOSED WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND OTHER SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES·Subch. Declaration of General and Special Rights of Persons Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities and Other Specific Developmental Disabilities
Persons diagnosed with intellectual disabilities or other specific developmental disabilities have a right to protection from exploitation, abuse and degrading treatment. If accused, the person diagnosed with an intellectual disability or other specific developmental disabilities has a right to a fair trial with full recognition being given to the person’s degree of responsibility.
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Legislative History
61 Del. Laws, c. 270, § 3 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1 ; 73 Del. Laws, c. 97, § 2 ; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §§ 219, 220