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

16 Del. C. § 2223: Unwarranted confinement in a substance abuse treatment facility or denial of rights; penalties.

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  1. Title 16. Health and Safety
  2. Regulatory Provisions Concerning Public Health
  3. CHAPTER 22. Substance Abuse Treatment Act

(a) Any person that willingly causes or conspires with or assists another to cause:

(1) The unwarranted involuntary confinement of any individual in a substance abuse treatment facility under this chapter; or

(2) The denial to any individual of any of the rights accorded to said individual under this chapter;

Shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.

(b) The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of offenses under this section.

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