Delaware § 9204 - Hearing — Scheduling; notice.
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§ 9204. Hearing — Scheduling; notice.
In the event an officer is entitled to a hearing, a hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable period of time from the alleged incident, but in no event more than 45 days following the conclusion of the internal investigation, unless waived in writing by the charged officer. The officer shall be given written notice of the time and place of the hearing and the issues involved, including a specification of the actual facts that the officer is charged with having committed; a statement of the rule, regulation or order that those facts are alleged to violate; and a copy of the rule, regulation or order. The charge against the law-enforcement officer shall advise the officer of the alleged facts and that the violation of the rule constituted a basis for discipline, and shall specify the range of applicable penalties that could be imposed.
65 Del. Laws, c. 12, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 84 Del. Laws, c. 148, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 9204
What does Delaware Code § 9204 cover?
Section 9204 ("Hearing — Scheduling; notice.") 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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