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Laws current as of November 15, 2024 What happens if the abuser violates the order?
Violating a sexual violence protective order is a Class A misdemeanor or a Class F felony.1 If the abuser is convicted of a Class A misdemeanor, the judge could sentence the abuser to up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $2,300, and other conditions that the judge thinks are appropriate. If the abuser is convicted of a Class F felony, the judge could sentence the abuser to up to three years in prison, and fines and other penalties that that the judge thinks are appropriate.2
1 10 Del.C. § 7209(a); 11 Del.C. § 1271A(b)
2 11 Del.C. §§ 4206(a); 4205(b)(6), (k)
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