🪁 Delaware Victim Rights & Resources
If you are a survivor of abuse, crime, or professional misconduct in the state of Delaware, this guide connects you to your legal rights, complaint processes, and available support services.
🚫 This guide is not a substitute for legal advice. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or reach out to a crisis hotline listed on our Support and Help page. While we strive to provide accurate, current information, laws and agency procedures may change. Always verify details directly with official sources or consult a licensed attorney in your area.
📜 Your Rights Under Delaware Law
Delaware law provides victims with the right to:
- Be treated with dignity, respect, and sensitivity
- Be notified of and participate in criminal justice proceedings
- Be heard at sentencing and parole hearings
- Receive restitution
- Be informed of available support services
🔗 Delaware Victims’ Rights – Department of Justice 🔗 Delaware Code Title 11, Chapter 94 – Victims’ Rights
📂 Public Records & Documentation
Victims may request access to:
- Police reports
- Court filings and transcripts
- 911 call logs (if applicable)
💡 Reference the Delaware Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for public records. Be specific and retain copies of all communications.
🏥 Requesting Medical Records
You may request:
- Your own medical records
- A child’s or dependent’s records (if authorized)
- Records of a deceased person (if legally permitted)
🔗 How to File a HIPAA Complaint
🧑⚕️ Reporting Licensed Healthcare Providers
Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline:
https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/medicalpractice/
Delaware Board of Nursing:
https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/
Division of Professional Regulation – File a Complaint:
https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/
⚠️ Always save records of your complaint, including dates submitted and confirmation numbers.
💰 Victim Compensation in Delaware
The Delaware Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) offers financial help to victims of violent crimes.
Covered expenses include:
- Medical and dental care
- Counseling
- Lost wages and relocation expenses
- Funeral and burial costs
Eligibility Requirements:
- Report the crime within 72 hours (unless good cause is shown)
- Cooperate with law enforcement
- Submit application within 1 year of the crime
🔗 Delaware VCAP Program 📞 Phone: (302) 255-1770
🤝 VOCA-Funded Services in Delaware
VOCA funds are administered by the Delaware Criminal Justice Council.
🔗 Delaware Criminal Justice Council – Victim Services 📞 Main Office: (302) 577-5030
You deserve truth, protection, and justice. The system may be flawed — but your voice has power.
🪁 In a state small in size but mighty in courage, Delaware survivors — your fight matters everywhere.
