Status of Marsy's Law in Delaware
Delaware does not have a Victims’ Rights Amendment to its Constitution.
- To learn more about your rights in Delaware, please visit the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) by clicking here.
Violent Crime In Your State: Did You Know?
According To Recently Released Statistics By The Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI), Delaware Experienced 4,720 Violent Crimes In 2015.
- In 2015, There Were 63 Murders And Nonnegligent Manslaughters.
- In 2015 There Were 341 Rapes.
- In 2015 There Were 1,235 Robberies.
- In 2015 There Were 3,081 Aggravated Assaults.
Source: 2015 Crime In The United States, State Totals, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Website, 9/26/16
Resources in Delaware
Delaware Attorney General Victims Guide
Delaware Department Of Corrections’ Victims Services
Delaware Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program
Marsy’s Law is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas. Marsy was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1983.
Dr. Nicholas has made it his mission to give victims and their families across the country constitutional protections.