Definitions.
Del. Code tit. 11, § 5132
in effectThe following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1) “Child” shall mean a person who has not yet reached their eighteenth birthday.
(2) “Victim” or “witness” shall not include any child accused of committing a felony; provided, however, that the word “victim” or “witness” may, in the Court’s discretion, include:
a. A child where such child’s participation in a felony appears to have been induced, coerced or unwilling; or
b. A child who has participated in the felony, but who has subsequently and voluntarily agreed to testify on behalf of the State.
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