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Delaware · Through 2026-08-10 (85 Del. Laws, c. 421, 424) · Newer source version available

11 Del. C. § 1261: Bribing a witness; class E felony.

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  1. Title 11. Crimes and Criminal Procedure
  2. Delaware Criminal Code
  3. CHAPTER 5. Specific Offenses
  4. Subchapter VI. Offenses Against Public Administration

A person is guilty of bribing a witness when the person offers, confers or agrees to confer any benefit upon a witness or a person about to be called as a witness in any official proceeding upon an agreement or understanding that:

(1) The testimony of the witness will thereby be influenced; or

(2) The witness will be absent from, or otherwise avoid or seek to avoid appearing or testifying at, the official proceeding.

Bribing a witness is a class E felony.

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