# 31 Del. C. § 3905: § Â 3905. Voluntary protective services

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## Section

- **Citation:** 31 Del. C. § 3905
- **Heading:** § Â 3905. Voluntary protective services
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 31 / Chapter 39 / Section 3905

## Text

(a) A qualified individual may receive protective services, if the individual requests or affirmatively consents to receive the services. If the individual withdraws or refuses consent, the Department may not provide the services unless by Court order.

(b) A person may not interfere with the provision of protective services to an individual who requests or consents to receive services or receives services by Court order. If interference occurs on a continuing basis, the Department or the individual receiving the services may petition the Court to enjoin the interference.

## Nearby sections

- [31 Del. C. § 3901 § Â
        3901. Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C39_S3901.md)
- [31 Del. C. § 3902 § Â
        3902. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C39_S3902.md)
- [31 Del. C. § 3903 § Â
        3903. Establishment of protective services system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C39_S3903.md)
- [31 Del. C. § 3904 § Â
        3904. Provision of protective services; costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C39_S3904.md)
- [31 Del. C. § 3905 § Â
        3905. Voluntary protective services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C39_S3905.md)
- [31 Del. C. § 3906 § Â
        3906. Involuntary protective services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C39_S3906.md)
- [31 Del. C. § 3907 § Â
        3907. Probable cause of death or immediate and irreparable physical injury.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C39_S3907.md)
- [31 Del. C. § 3908 § Â
        3908. Emergency petition and order for protective services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C39_S3908.md)
- [31 Del. C. § 3909 § Â
        3909. Hearing on petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C39_S3909.md)
- [31 Del. C. § 3910 § Â
        3910. Duty to report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C39_S3910.md)
- [31 Del. C. § 3911 § Â
        3911. Adult under treatment by spiritual means not abused, mistreated, neglected, impaired, incapacitated, or in need of protective services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C39_S3911.md)
- [31 Del. C. § 3912 § Â
        3912. Confidentiality of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C39_S3912.md)
- [31 Del. C. § 3913 § Â
        3913. Violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T31_C39_S3913.md)

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