Delaware HB197 amends stalking laws to increase penalties for repeat offenders and those who violate court orders.
Delaware HB197 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to enhance penalties for stalking. It mandates a minimum 6-month incarceration for those who commit stalking by violating a court order. Repeat offenders, convicted within five years of a prior stalking conviction, face a minimum one-year incarceration. The law also specifies that stalking is a class G felony and outlines conditions under which it escalates to a class F or D felony. Notably, it excludes certain professional activities from its definition of stalking.
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