Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 1306 – Cross or religious symbol burning; class A misdemeanor
(a) A person is guilty of cross or religious symbol burning when the person attempts or does burn, or causes to be burned, any cross or other religious symbol, on any private or public property with the intent to intimidate an individual or a group of individuals.
Attorney's Note
Under the Delaware Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,300 |
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 1306
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(b) A person is guilty of cross or religious symbol burning when the person burns, or causes to be burned, any cross or other religious symbol, on any private or public property without all of the following:
(1) The express written consent of the owner of the property.
(2) A minimum of 48 hours advanced notification of the proposed burning to the fire board or call board of the county in which the burning is to take place.
(c) A violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.
(d) The Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over a violation of this section.
69 Del. Laws, c. 106, § ?1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1; 83 Del. Laws, c. 477, § 2;