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 +//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
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 ===== Delaware Laws Regarding Registration ===== ===== Delaware Laws Regarding Registration =====
  
 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-Title 11, Chapter 41, § 4121(a)(4): Sections 764 through 779 and Sections 1108 through 1111 of Title 11 of Delaware Crimes and Criminal Procedure. Convicted of any of the offenses specified in §§ 765 through 780, § 787(b)(3)-(4), § 1100A, §§ 1108 through 1112B, § 1335(a)(6), § 1335(a)(7), § 1352(2), § 1353(2) or § 1361(b) of this title, or of any attempt or conspiracy to commit any of the aforementioned offenses\\ +List of offenses: S 601; S761 – S778; S780; S781\\ 
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml]]+[[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761|https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761]]
  
 === What information must registrants provide? === === What information must registrants provide? ===
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 === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === === How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
  
-Title 11, Chapter 41, 4120 (g): Every 90 days for life for Tier III; every 6 months for 25 years unless relieved of registration obligations for Tier II; annually for 15 years unless relieved of registration obligations for Tier I +Title 11, Chapter 41, 4120 (g): Every 90 days for life for Tier III; every 6 months for 25 years unless relieved of registration obligations for Tier II; annually for 15 years unless relieved of registration obligations for Tier I Title 11, Chapter 41, 4120 (k): This increases to weekly, monthly, quarterly for someone designated “homeless”\\
-Title 11, Chapter 41, 4120 (k): This increases to weekly, monthly, quarterly for someone designated “homeless” +
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 [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml]] [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml]]
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 +=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
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 +Yes. There are three tiers: Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III.\\
 +Title 11, § 4121(d)\\
 +[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]]
 +
 +=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
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 +No.
  
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
-Those classified low risk (bottom of page) +Those classified low risk (bottom of page)\\ 
-\\ +[[http://www.dsp.delaware.gov/state_bureau_of_identification.shtml|http://www.dsp.delaware.gov/state_bureau_of_identification.shtml ]]\\ 
-[[http://www.dsp.delaware.gov/state_bureau_of_identification.shtml |http://www.dsp.delaware.gov/state_bureau_of_identification.shtml ]]+4121(i)\\ 
 +[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]] 
 + 
 +=== Is there a registration fee? === 
 + 
 +Yes\\ 
 +$30 annually\\ 
 +Title11, chapter 41, Subchapter III, subsection 4120 (g)3\\ 
 +[[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.html|https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.html]]
  
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
  
-Prohibitions against child custody Title 13 § 721A\\ +Prohibitions against child custody Title 13 § 724(a)\\ 
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title13/c007a/sc02/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title13/c007a/sc02/index.shtml]]+[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title13/c007a/sc02/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title13/c007a/sc02/index.shtml]]\\ 
 +Level 2 MAY/level 3 SHALL receive community/neighborhood notification 4121(i)\\ 
 +[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]]
  
 === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? === === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
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 [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]] [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]]
  
-=====   ===== 
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===
  
-Title 11, Chapter 41, SS 4121 (a)4\\ +S601; S761 – S778; S780; S781\\ 
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]]+[[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761|https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761]]
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
  
-By individual risk assessment.\\ +Report is by individual risk assessment, but no link to statute found.
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]]+
  
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
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 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-Age 18 § 770\\ +18 years of age\\ 
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/sessionlaws/ga139/chp285.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/sessionlaws/ga139/chp285.shtml]]+16 years old, if the defendant is more than 4 years older, otherwise 18 years old. 11 Delaware Code §§ 761; 762; 765; 770; 771; 778. \\ 
 +Consent laws Delaware (updated March 2020)\\ 
 +[[https://apps.rainn.org/policy/policy-state-laws-export.cfm?state=Delaware&group=9|https://apps.rainn.org/policy/policy-state-laws-export.cfm?state=Delaware&group=9]]\\ 
 +[[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761|https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761]]\\ 
 +[[https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/delaware#:~:text=The%20Delaware%20Age%20of%20Consent%20is%2018%20years%20old.,to%20participation%20in%20sexual%20activity|https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/delaware#:~:text=The%20Delaware%20Age%20of%20Consent%20is%2018%20years%20old.,to%20participation%20in%20sexual%20activity]]
  
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
-Yes § 770\\ +There is a Romeo and Juliet exemption for consensual sex between a minor who is 12, 13, 14, or 15 years old and a defendant who is no more than four years older than the minor. (11 Del. Code Ann. §§ 761, 762)\\ 
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/sessionlaws/ga139/chp285.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/sessionlaws/ga139/chp285.shtml]] +[[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761|https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761]]\\ 
- +[[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#762|https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#762]]
-=====   =====+
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 Felons are permitted after completion of their sentence: Part IV, Title 15, Chapter 61\\ Felons are permitted after completion of their sentence: Part IV, Title 15, Chapter 61\\
 [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title15/c061/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title15/c061/index.shtml]]\\ [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title15/c061/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title15/c061/index.shtml]]\\
-But there are exceptions listed in the state constitution which include all sexual offenses: Constitution Article V, § 2\\+But exceptions listed in the state constitution exclude all sexual offenses: Constitution Article V, § 2\\
 [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/constitution/constitution-06.shtml#P673_105630|http://delcode.delaware.gov/constitution/constitution-06.shtml#P673_105630]] [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/constitution/constitution-06.shtml#P673_105630|http://delcode.delaware.gov/constitution/constitution-06.shtml#P673_105630]]
  
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 FAQ tab on DE Registry site\\ FAQ tab on DE Registry site\\
-[[https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/#faq-tab |https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/#faq-tab]]+[[https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/#faq-tab|https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/#faq-tab]]
  
 === How does the state’s legislative process work? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-[[https://legis.delaware.gov/LawsOfDE/LegislativeProcess |https://legis.delaware.gov/LawsOfDE/LegislativeProcess ]]+[[https://legis.delaware.gov/LawsOfDE/LegislativeProcess|https://legis.delaware.gov/LawsOfDE/LegislativeProcess ]]
  
 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
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 [[http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=459|http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=459]]\\ [[http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=459|http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=459]]\\
 Senate judiciary and community affairs\\ Senate judiciary and community affairs\\
-[[http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=482|http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=482]]+[[http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=482|http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=482]]\\ 
 +Also\\ 
 +[[http://www.desenatedems.com/bill-tracking--information.html|http://www.desenatedems.com/bill-tracking--information.html]]
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
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 Click each name for contact info\\ Click each name for contact info\\
-[[https://legis.delaware.gov/House|https://legis.delaware.gov/House]] +[[https://legis.delaware.gov/House|https://legis.delaware.gov/House]]\\ 
-\\ +[[https://legis.delaware.gov/Chambers/Senate/AssemblyMembers|https://legis.delaware.gov/Chambers/Senate/AssemblyMembers]]
-[[https://legis.delaware.gov/Senate|https://legis.delaware.gov/Senate]] +
- +
-=====   =====+
  
 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === Contact information for state registry office === === Contact information for state registry office ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +[[http://dsp.delaware.gov/contact.shtml|http://dsp.delaware.gov/contact.shtml]]
-[[http://dsp.delaware.gov/contact.shtml |http://dsp.delaware.gov/contact.shtml ]]+
  
 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-Not yet affiliated.\\ +Not yet.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +DARSOL\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[https://www.darsol.org/|https://www.darsol.org/]]
  
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
  
-[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/delaware/ |http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/delaware/ ]]+[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/delaware/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/delaware/]]
  
  
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