Information from the Department of Justice; responsibilities.
Del. Code tit. 11, § 9411
in effectThe Department of Justice shall make a reasonable attempt to notify a victim of all of the following information, if the information is applicable to the victim:
(1) All of the victim’s rights under this chapter, including how to access the website under § 9414(d) of this title.
(2) A statement of the procedural steps in the processing of a criminal case.
(3) Procedures if the victim is threatened or harassed.
(4) Victim compensation information.
(5) A decision to decline prosecution and the legal basis for the decision.
(6) The right to be present at all stages of proceedings for the crime under § 3512 of this title.
(7) The right of the victim to request the attendance of a victim advocate under § 9403(9) of this title with the victim. The Department must prioritize attendance by a victim advocate when any of the following apply:
a. The victim is a child.
b. The victim is an individual with a cognitive disability.
(8) 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 a diversion program.
a. In felony cases, reasonable attempts to notify a victim of the terms of any plea or resolution must be communicated in advance of the plea being offered.
b. In misdemeanor cases, victims must be provided notice that pleas may be negotiated at case review hearings.
(9) Notice of the scheduling of court proceedings and changes including trial date, case review, and sentencing hearings.
(10) Notice of the crime or crimes of which the defendant is convicted.
(11) Notice of the specifics of any sentencing order.
(12) Notice of sentence reduction or modification order.
(13) Notice of any appeal or request for postconviction remedy, information about related hearings, and the decision from any such hearing.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c094/sc01/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026