Delaware § 4221 - Modification, deferral, suspension or reduction of sentence for serious physical illness, injury or infirmity.
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§ 4221. Modification, deferral, suspension or reduction of sentence for serious physical illness, injury or infirmity.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a court may modify, defer, suspend or reduce a minimum or mandatory sentence of 1 year or less, or a portion thereof, where the court finds by clear and convincing evidence, or by stipulation of the State, that the person to be sentenced suffers from a serious physical illness, injury or infirmity with continuing treatment needs which make incarceration inappropriate and that such person does not constitute a substantial risk to the community.
77 Del. Laws, c. 304, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 4221 ("Modification, deferral, suspension or reduction of sentence for serious physical illness, injury or infirmity.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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