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--- delaware [2026/08/04 18:14] – josiahk
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+Delaware’s registry laws are codified at Title 11 (Crimes and Criminal Procedure), Chapter 41 (Fines, Costs, Penalties and Forfeitures), Subchapter III (Sex Offender Management and Public Safety).
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 === Who must register? ===
-List of offenses: S 601; S761 – S778; S780; S781\\
+Sections [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.html#4120|4120(b)(1)]] and [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.html#4121|4121(a)(4)]]
-[[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761|https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761]]
 === What information must be provided? ===
-Title 11, Chapter 41, § 4120(d)(2)\\
+Section [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.html#4120|4120(d)(2)]]
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml]]
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
+=== How frequently must information be verified? 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 (k): This increases to weekly, monthly, quarterly for someone designated “homeless”\\
+Sections [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.html#4120|4120(g)]] and [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.html#4121|4121(k)]]
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml]]
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
-Yes. There are three tiers: Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III.\\
+Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III.\\
-Title 11, § 4121(d)\\
+Section [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/#4121|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? ===
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
 No.
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
-Those classified low risk (bottom of page)\\
+Section [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/#4121|4121(i)]] Tier I
-[[http://www.dsp.delaware.gov/state_bureau_of_identification.shtml|http://www.dsp.delaware.gov/state_bureau_of_identification.shtml ]]\\
-(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\\
+Section [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.html#4120|4120(g)]]
-[[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 even after supervision ends? ===
-Prohibitions against child custody Title 13 § 724(a)\\
+Prohibitions against child custody Title [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title13/c007a/sc02/index.html#724A|13 § 724(a)]]\\
-[[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)\\
+Level 2 MAY/level 3 SHALL receive community/neighborhood notification Section [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/#4121|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? ===
-Title 11, Chapter 41, S 4121 (d)(6)allows some reduction of registration requirements or removal based on original conviction and time.\\
+Section [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.html#4121|4121(d)(6)]]\\
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/index.shtml]]\\
+\\
 Request level change or removal form:\\
 [[https://courts.delaware.gov/Forms/Download.aspx?id=77398|https://courts.delaware.gov/Forms/Download.aspx?id=77398]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? ===
-days or 30 days total in a year § 4120(a)\\
+Section [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/#4120|4120(a)]]
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
-days § 4120(e)(2)\\
+Section [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/#4120|4120(e)(2)]]
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c041/sc03/]]
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 years of age\\
-years old, if the defendant is more than 4 years older, otherwise 18 years old. 11 Delaware Code §§ 761; 762; 765; 770; 771; 778.\\
+years old, if the defendant is more than 4 years older, otherwise 18 years old. 11 Delaware Code Sections [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761|761]]; [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#762|762]]; [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#765|765]]; [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#770|770]]; [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#771|771]]; [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#778|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? ===
-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)\\
+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. §§ [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#761|761]], [[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc02/#762|762(d)]])
-[[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 =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
-Felons are permitted after completion of their sentence: Part IV, Title 15, Chapter 61\\
+Felons are permitted after completion of their sentence: [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title15/c061/index.shtml|Part IV, Title 15, Chapter 61]]\\
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/title15/c061/index.shtml|http://delcode.delaware.gov/title15/c061/index.shtml]]\\
+\\
-But exceptions listed in the state constitution exclude all sexual offenses: Constitution Article V, § 2\\
+But exceptions listed in the state constitution exclude all sexual offenses: [[http://delcode.delaware.gov/constitution/constitution-06.shtml#P673_105630|Constitution Article V, § 2]]
-[[http://delcode.delaware.gov/constitution/constitution-06.shtml#P673_105630|http://delcode.delaware.gov/constitution/constitution-06.shtml#P673_105630]]
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
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 [[https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/#faq-tab|https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/#faq-tab]]
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
+=== How is the state's legislature organized? ===
 [[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 about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? ===
 Search using key words ‘sex offense’ or any variant\\
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 [[http://legis.delaware.gov/Resources/DE_NotificationService|http://legis.delaware.gov/Resources/DE_NotificationService]]
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
-House judiciary\\
+[[http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=459|House judiciary]]\\
-[[http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=459|http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=459]]\\
+\\
-Senate judiciary and community affairs\\
+[[http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=482|Senate judiciary and community affairs]]
-[[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: ===
-Find my legislator\\
+[[https://delaware.gov/topics/houseMap.shtml|Find my legislator]]
-[[https://delaware.gov/topics/houseMap.shtml|https://delaware.gov/topics/houseMap.shtml]]
 Click each name for contact info\\