Delaware General Assembly

Senate Judiciary 6/30/21

Awaiting consideration in Committee

4/15/21

Smyk

Sen. Ennis

Reps. Mitchell, Yearick

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 AND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FALSELY REPORTING AN INCIDENT.

Sections 1 and 2 of this Act make clear that an individual who is the subject of a false report is a victim and is entitled to restitution and the benefits of the Victims’ Bill of Rights. Section 3 of this Act corrects an internal reference to § 1245 of Title 11 based on changes made in Section 1 of this Act. Finally, this Act makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

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