A person is guilty of bigamy when the person contracts or purports to contract a marriage with another person knowing the person has a living spouse, or knowing the other person has a living spouse.

Attorney's Note

Under the Delaware Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class G felonyup to 2 years
For details, see Del. Code Ann.tit. 11, § 4205

Have a question?
Click here to chat with a criminal defense lawyer and protect your rights.

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 1001

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.

Bigamy is a class G felony.

11 Del. C. 1953, § ?1001; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § ?1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, § ?8; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;