# 11 Del. C. § 1305: § Â 1305. Desecration; class A misdemeanor

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## Section

- **Citation:** 11 Del. C. § 1305
- **Heading:** § Â 1305. Desecration; class A misdemeanor
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 11 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter VII / Section 1305

## Text

(a) A person is guilty of desecration if the person attempts or does intentionally deface, damage, pollute or otherwise physically mistreat any of the following:

(1) A burial place.

(2) A public monument or structure.

(3) A place of worship or place primarily used for religious purposes.

(4) A school, educational institution, or community center.

(b) (1) Any person who commits desecration of a burial place is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and upon conviction the court may impose a fine of up to $2,300.

(2) Any person who commits desecration under paragraph (a)(2) through (a)(4) of this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

(3) The penalty for a violation of this section may include restitution and 250 hours of community service.

(c) The Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over a violation of this section.

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