§ 5132

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) 'Child' shall mean a person who has not yet reached their eighteenth birthday. (2) 'Victim' or 'witness' shall not include any child accused of committing a felony; provided, however, that the word 'victim' or 'witness' may, in the Court's discretion, include: a. A child where such child's participation in a felony appears to have been induced, coerced or unwilling; or b. A child who has participated in the felony, but who has subsequently and voluntarily agreed to testify on behalf of the State.65 Del. Laws, c. 158, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;