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

Del. Code (Title 11) § 8531: Definitions

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This statute defines key terms used in missing person laws: 'complaint' (report of a missing person), 'missing person' (someone absent and meeting specific criteria like disability, involuntary disappearance, or being a child), and 'verified location' (confirmed last-seen location).

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