Delaware § 7201 - Purpose.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 7201 — Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7201. Purpose.
Sexual violence is heinous. Perpetrators of sexual violence inflict humiliation, degradation, and terror on victims. Rape is recognized as a significantly under reported crime. Victims who do not report the crime of rape or other sexual violence nevertheless desire safety and protection from future interactions with the perpetrator of the rape or other sexual violence. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a civil remedy to a victim of a rape or other sexual violence which requires the offender to stay away from the victim. This civil remedy is available only for petitioners who would not qualify for a protection from abuse order because there is no family or dating relationship between the victim and perpetrator and where the respondent is at least 18 years of age.
83 Del. Laws, c. 449, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 7201
What does Delaware Code § 7201 cover?
Section 7201 ("Purpose.") 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 § 7201?
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