(a) Any person who wilfully causes, or conspires with or assists another to cause: (1) The unwarranted hospitalization of any individual in the Delaware Psychiatric Center under this chapter; or (2) The denial to any individual of any of the rights accorded to said individual under this chapter shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both. (b) The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of offenses under this section.79 Del. Laws, c. 442, § 1;
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