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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Any person who violates a sexual violence protective order may be guilty of criminal contempt under § 1271A of Title 11.
(b) Any person who “swears falsely,” as defined by § 1224 of Title 11, in an affidavit or verified pleading under § 7203, § 7204, or § 7205 of this title, a written request to terminate or renew a sexual violence protective order under § 7206 of this title, or in any court hearing under § 7204, § 7205, or § 7206 may be guilty of perjury under § 1221, § 1222, or § 1223 of Title 11.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 10. Courts and Judicial Procedure § 7209. Sanctions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-10-courts-and-judicial-procedure/de-code-sect-10-7209/
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