Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 9416 – Consideration of victim-impact statement at Board of Parole hearing …
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(a) The Board of Parole shall inform the victim in writing of:
(1) The right of the victim to address the Parole Board in writing or in person; and
(2) The decision of the Parole Board.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 9416
- Person: means an individual, corporation, statutory trust, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality or any other legal or commercial entity. See Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 9401
- Victim: includes a parent, guardian or custodian of a victim who is unable to meaningfully understand or participate in the legal process due to physical, psychological or mental impairment. See Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 9401
(b) The Board of Pardons shall inform the victim in writing of:
(1) The right of the victim to address the Board of Pardons in writing or in person;
(2) Any commutation of sentence that is recommended by the Board; and
(3) Any pardon or commutation that is granted.