Delaware · Delaware Code — Title 11, Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Del. Code (Title 11) § 1103D: Child torture; class B felony

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Child torture is a class B felony. It involves intentionally or recklessly committing or allowing abuse, maltreatment, or deprivation of necessary care to a child under one's care over more than 24 hours, with malice or extreme indifference.

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