Del. Code tit. 16 § 5506

Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 269

Section 5506 - Protection from exploitation and abuse

Persons diagnosed with intellectual disabilities or other specific developmental disabilities have a right to protection from exploitation, abuse and degrading treatment. If accused, the person diagnosed with an intellectual disability or other specific developmental disabilities has a right to a fair trial with full recognition being given to the person's degree of responsibility.

16 Del. C. § 5506

61 Del. Laws, c. 270, § 3; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 73 Del. Laws, c. 97, § 2; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §§ 219, 220.;