# 10 Del. C. § 7209: § Â 7209. Sanctions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T10_C72_S7209

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 Del. C. § 7209
- **Heading:** § Â 7209. Sanctions
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 10 / Chapter 72 / Section 7209

## Text

(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.

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