Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A qualified individual may receive protective services, if the individual requests or affirmatively consents to receive the services. If the individual withdraws or refuses consent, the Department may not provide the services unless by Court order.
(b) A person may not interfere with the provision of protective services to an individual who requests or consents to receive services or receives services by Court order. If interference occurs on a continuing basis, the Department or the individual receiving the services may petition the Court to enjoin the interference.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 31. Welfare § 3905. Voluntary protective services - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-31-welfare/de-code-sect-31-3905/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)