Section 783A - Kidnapping in the first degree; class B felonyA person is guilty of kidnapping in the first degree when the person unlawfully restrains another person with any of the following purposes:
(1) To hold the victim for ransom or reward; or(2) To use the victim as a shield or hostage; or(3) To facilitate the commission of any felony or flight thereafter; or(4) To inflict physical injury upon the victim, or to violate or abuse the victim sexually; or(5) To terrorize the victim or a third person; or(6) To take or entice any child less than 18 years of age from the custody of the child's parent, guardian or lawful custodian; and the actor does not voluntarily release the victim alive, unharmed and in a safe place prior to trial.
Kidnapping in the first degree is a class B felony.
59 Del. Laws, c. 547, § 5; 66 Del. Laws, c. 398, §2; 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, §8; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 77 Del. Laws, c. 148, § 36.;