§ 9411 Information concerning pretrial and trial matters.

11 DE Code § 9411 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) After a prosecution is commenced by the Attorney General in the Superior Court, the Attorney General shall promptly inform a victim of:

(1) A statement of the procedural steps in the processing of a criminal case;

(2) Rights under this chapter;

(3) Procedures if the victim is threatened or harassed;

(4) Victim compensation information when appropriate;

(5) The right of the victim to confer with the prosecutor prior to trial;

(6) The right of the victim to consult with the prosecutor about the disposition of the case, including the victim’s views on dismissal, plea negotiations or diversion programs;

(7) The right of the victim to be present at trial and sentencing;

(8) Notice of the scheduling of court proceedings and changes including trial date, case review and sentencing hearings;

(9) Notice of the crime or crimes of which the defendant is convicted;

(10) Notice of the specifics of any sentencing order;

(11) Notice of sentence reduction or modification order; and

(12) Notice of a reversal upon appeal of a conviction.

(b) In all other courts, the Attorney General shall give the victim:

(1) Notice of the scheduling of the court proceedings and changes, including trial date, case review and sentencing hearings;

(2) Notice of the crime or crimes of which the defendant is convicted;

(3) Notice of the specifics of any sentencing order; and

(4) Notice of sentence reduction or modification order.

69 Del. Laws, c. 167, § 1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 318, §§ 1, 5, 8, 9; 71 Del. Laws, c. 176, § 23.