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

Del. Code (Title 11) § 3531: Definitions

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This statute defines key terms used in victim and witness protection laws: 'malice' means intent to harm or obstruct justice; 'victim' means any person against whom a crime has been attempted or committed; 'witness' includes persons with crime knowledge, oath-givers, crime reporters, subpoenaed persons, or reasonably believed to fit these categories.

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