# 10 Del. C. § 7708: § Â 7708. Sanctions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T10_C77_S7708

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 Del. C. § 7708
- **Heading:** § Â 7708. Sanctions
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 10 / Chapter 77 / Section 7708

## Text

(a) Any person who violates a lethal 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 § 7702, § 7703, or § 7704 of this title, a written request to terminate or renew a lethal violence protective order under § 7705 of this title, or in any court hearing under § 7703, § 7704, or § 7705 may be guilty of perjury under § 1221, § 1222 or § 1223 of Title 11.

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        7701. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T10_C77_S7701.md)
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- [10 Del. C. § 7703 § Â
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        7704. Nonemergency hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T10_C77_S7704.md)
- [10 Del. C. § 7705 § Â
        7705. Termination and renewal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T10_C77_S7705.md)
- [10 Del. C. § 7706 § Â
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- [10 Del. C. § 7709 § Â
        7709. Rules and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T10_C77_S7709.md)

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