Delaware § 7007 - Time to file.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 7007 — Time to file., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7007. Time to file.
(a) Statute of limitations. —
A petition under § 7004 of this title must be brought within 6 years after the provision of notice as required in § 7006 of this title.
(b) Pre-Enactment Claims. —
A petitioner who was incarcerated, placed on probation or parole, or required to register as a sex offender based on a criminal conviction prior to June 30, 2025, may bring a petition under § 7004 of this title based on that conviction by June 30, 2031.
(c) If, on or after a date 2 years before the limitations period under this section would otherwise expire, the petitioner obtains new evidence of innocence that the petitioner could not previously have obtained with reasonable diligence, the petitioner may file a petition under § 7004 of this title within 4 years of the date on which the petitioner obtains the new evidence.
84 Del. Laws, c. 427, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 7007
What does Delaware Code § 7007 cover?
Section 7007 ("Time to file.") 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.
How do I cite Delaware § 7007?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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How does Delaware § 7007 apply to my situation?
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