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12 Delaware opinions name it 2 courts 2014–2024 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Delaware courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Sierra v. Stategreen
del · 2008 · cited in 8 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2014–2024
2 sentences

2023Id. at 20:1–16. 26 Id. at 32:18–20. 27 Brown, 287 A.3d 1229–30. 28 Sierra v. State, 958 A.2d 825, 832 (Del. 2008) (citing Griffin v. Wisconsin, 483 U.S. 868, 874 (1987)). 29 Murray v. State, 45 A.3d 670, 678 (Del. 2012). 30 Id. 5 (2) Whether there is sufficient reason to believe that the offender is in violation of probation or parole; (3) Whether there is information from a reliable informant indicating that the offender possesses contraband or is violating the law; and (4) Whether the information from the informant has been corroborated.31 In considering the reliability of an informant, the

2018Porter’s alleged failure to comply with 7.]9 Love first argues that Porter had insufficient reason to believe he possessed firearms and failed to comply with 7.19.26 7. 19 provides guidelines to consider when determining the reasonableness of a probationer search including: 1) Sufficient reason to believe the offender possesses contraband; 2) Sufficient reason to believe the offender is in violation of probation/parole; 3) Inforrnation from a reliable informant, indicating offender possesses contraband or is violating the law; 4) Information from the informant is corroborated; and 5) Approval

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Murray v. Stategreen
del · 2012 · cited in 4 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2016–2023
2 sentences

2023Id. at 20:1–16. 26 Id. at 32:18–20. 27 Brown, 287 A.3d 1229–30. 28 Sierra v. State, 958 A.2d 825, 832 (Del. 2008) (citing Griffin v. Wisconsin, 483 U.S. 868, 874 (1987)). 29 Murray v. State, 45 A.3d 670, 678 (Del. 2012). 30 Id. 5 (2) Whether there is sufficient reason to believe that the offender is in violation of probation or parole; (3) Whether there is information from a reliable informant indicating that the offender possesses contraband or is violating the law; and (4) Whether the information from the informant has been corroborated.31 In considering the reliability of an informant, the

2016“Generally, the following factors should be considered when deciding whether to search: [1] The Officer has knowledge or sufficient reason to believe [that] the offender possesses contraband; [2] The Officer has knowledge or sufficient reason to believe [that] the offender is in violation of probation or parole; [3] There is information from a reliable informant indicating [that] the offender possesses contraband or is violating the law; [4] The information from the informant is corroborated; [5] Approval for the search has been obtained from a Supervisor.” Sierra v. State, 958 A.2d 825, 829 (

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Culver v. Stategreen
del · 2008 · cited in 3 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2018–2024
2 sentences

2024During the case conference the supervisor will review the ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ responses of the officer to the following search decision factors: (1) Sufficient reason to believe the offender possess contraband[;] (2) Sufficient reason to believe the offender is in violation of probation[;] (3) Information from a reliable informant, indicating offender possesses contraband or is violating the law[;] and (4) Information from the informant is corroborated.”) (citing Culver v. State, 956 A.2d 5, 10 (Del. 2008)).

2021C. § 1335(a)(9)(b). 33 Culver v. State, 956 A.2d 5, 11 (Del. 2008). 13 search and seizure regulations of the Department of Correction.”34 In determining whether a search should be conducted, the Delaware Supreme Court has set forth factors for a probation officer to consider: Generally, the following factors should be considered when deciding whether to search: The Officer has knowledge or sufficient reason to believe the offender possesses contraband; The Officer has knowledge or sufficient reason to believe the offender is in violation of probation or parole; There is information from a reli

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Fuller v. Stategreen
del · 2004 · cited in 3 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019
2 sentences

2019C. § 4321(d); see also Probation No. 7.19 (amended effective June 5, 2001). 23 Probation No. 7.19. 24 Wallace, 62 A.3d at 1198 -99 citing Murray, 45 A.3d at 678 ; see also Pendleton v. State, 990 A.2d 417, 420 (Del. 2010); Sierra, 958 A.2d at 828-29 ; Fuller v. State, 844 A.2d 290, 292 (Del. 2004). 25 Wallace, 62 A.3d at 1197 citing United States v. Knights, 534 U.S. 112 (2001). 26 Id. citing Knights, 534 U.S. at 121 . 10 State of Delaware v. Darren Swiggett C.A.

2018C. § 4321 and Probation and Parole Procedure 7.19.32 Procedure 7.19 includes a “Search Checklist” to review the following factors: “(l) [s]ufficient reason to believe the offender possesses contraband[,] (2) [s]ufficient reason to believe the offender is in violation of probation/parole[,] (3) [i]nformation from a reliable informant, indicating offender possesses contraband or is violating the law[,] (4) [i]nformation from the informant is corroborated[,]” and [5] approval from a supervisor.33 A probation officer need only “substantially comply” with the 29 Sierra v. State, 958 A.2d 825, 829 (

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Griffin v. Wisconsingreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 2 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2015–2023
2 sentences

2023Id. at 20:1–16. 26 Id. at 32:18–20. 27 Brown, 287 A.3d 1229–30. 28 Sierra v. State, 958 A.2d 825, 832 (Del. 2008) (citing Griffin v. Wisconsin, 483 U.S. 868, 874 (1987)). 29 Murray v. State, 45 A.3d 670, 678 (Del. 2012). 30 Id. 5 (2) Whether there is sufficient reason to believe that the offender is in violation of probation or parole; (3) Whether there is information from a reliable informant indicating that the offender possesses contraband or is violating the law; and (4) Whether the information from the informant has been corroborated.31 In considering the reliability of an informant, the

2015Knowledge and reason to believe must be personal to the officer. 6 3 Griffin v. Wisconsin, 483 U.S. 868, 874 (1987). 4 State v. Reese, 2010 WL 3707793 , at *2 (Del.

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United States v. Arvizugreen
scotus · 2002 · cited in 2 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018C. § 4321 and Probation and Parole Procedure 7.19.32 Procedure 7.19 includes a “Search Checklist” to review the following factors: “(l) [s]ufficient reason to believe the offender possesses contraband[,] (2) [s]ufficient reason to believe the offender is in violation of probation/parole[,] (3) [i]nformation from a reliable informant, indicating offender possesses contraband or is violating the law[,] (4) [i]nformation from the informant is corroborated[,]” and [5] approval from a supervisor.33 A probation officer need only “substantially comply” with the 29 Sierra v. State, 958 A.2d 825, 829 (

2018Porter’s alleged failure to comply with 7.]9 Love first argues that Porter had insufficient reason to believe he possessed firearms and failed to comply with 7.19.26 7. 19 provides guidelines to consider when determining the reasonableness of a probationer search including: 1) Sufficient reason to believe the offender possesses contraband; 2) Sufficient reason to believe the offender is in violation of probation/parole; 3) Inforrnation from a reliable informant, indicating offender possesses contraband or is violating the law; 4) Information from the informant is corroborated; and 5) Approval

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Jacklin v. Stategreen
del · 2011 · cited in 2 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018
2 sentences

2018Porter’s alleged failure to comply with 7.]9 Love first argues that Porter had insufficient reason to believe he possessed firearms and failed to comply with 7.19.26 7. 19 provides guidelines to consider when determining the reasonableness of a probationer search including: 1) Sufficient reason to believe the offender possesses contraband; 2) Sufficient reason to believe the offender is in violation of probation/parole; 3) Inforrnation from a reliable informant, indicating offender possesses contraband or is violating the law; 4) Information from the informant is corroborated; and 5) Approval

2016“Generally, the following factors should be considered when deciding whether to search: [1] The Officer has knowledge or sufficient reason to believe [that] the offender possesses contraband; [2] The Officer has knowledge or sufficient reason to believe [that] the offender is in violation of probation or parole; [3] There is information from a reliable informant indicating [that] the offender possesses contraband or is violating the law; [4] The information from the informant is corroborated; [5] Approval for the search has been obtained from a Supervisor.” Sierra v. State, 958 A.2d 825, 829 (

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Pendleton v. Stategreen
del · 2010 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019C. § 4321(d); see also Probation No. 7.19 (amended effective June 5, 2001). 23 Probation No. 7.19. 24 Wallace, 62 A.3d at 1198 -99 citing Murray, 45 A.3d at 678 ; see also Pendleton v. State, 990 A.2d 417, 420 (Del. 2010); Sierra, 958 A.2d at 828-29 ; Fuller v. State, 844 A.2d 290, 292 (Del. 2004). 25 Wallace, 62 A.3d at 1197 citing United States v. Knights, 534 U.S. 112 (2001). 26 Id. citing Knights, 534 U.S. at 121 . 10 State of Delaware v. Darren Swiggett C.A.

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Wallace v. Stategreen
del · 2012 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019C. § 4321(d); see also Probation No. 7.19 (amended effective June 5, 2001). 23 Probation No. 7.19. 24 Wallace, 62 A.3d at 1198 -99 citing Murray, 45 A.3d at 678 ; see also Pendleton v. State, 990 A.2d 417, 420 (Del. 2010); Sierra, 958 A.2d at 828-29 ; Fuller v. State, 844 A.2d 290, 292 (Del. 2004). 25 Wallace, 62 A.3d at 1197 citing United States v. Knights, 534 U.S. 112 (2001). 26 Id. citing Knights, 534 U.S. at 121 . 10 State of Delaware v. Darren Swiggett C.A.

2019C. § 4321(d); see also Probation No. 7.19 (amended effective June 5, 2001). 23 Probation No. 7.19. 24 Wallace, 62 A.3d at 1198 -99 citing Murray, 45 A.3d at 678 ; see also Pendleton v. State, 990 A.2d 417, 420 (Del. 2010); Sierra, 958 A.2d at 828-29 ; Fuller v. State, 844 A.2d 290, 292 (Del. 2004). 25 Wallace, 62 A.3d at 1197 citing United States v. Knights, 534 U.S. 112 (2001). 26 Id. citing Knights, 534 U.S. at 121 . 10 State of Delaware v. Darren Swiggett C.A.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Delaware. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Knights green
scotus · 2001
2 sentences

2019C. § 4321(d); see also Probation No. 7.19 (amended effective June 5, 2001). 23 Probation No. 7.19. 24 Wallace, 62 A.3d at 1198 -99 citing Murray, 45 A.3d at 678 ; see also Pendleton v. State, 990 A.2d 417, 420 (Del. 2010); Sierra, 958 A.2d at 828-29 ; Fuller v. State, 844 A.2d 290, 292 (Del. 2004). 25 Wallace, 62 A.3d at 1197 citing United States v. Knights, 534 U.S. 112 (2001). 26 Id. citing Knights, 534 U.S. at 121 . 10 State of Delaware v. Darren Swiggett C.A.

2019C. § 4321(d); see also Probation No. 7.19 (amended effective June 5, 2001). 23 Probation No. 7.19. 24 Wallace, 62 A.3d at 1198 -99 citing Murray, 45 A.3d at 678 ; see also Pendleton v. State, 990 A.2d 417, 420 (Del. 2010); Sierra, 958 A.2d at 828-29 ; Fuller v. State, 844 A.2d 290, 292 (Del. 2004). 25 Wallace, 62 A.3d at 1197 citing United States v. Knights, 534 U.S. 112 (2001). 26 Id. citing Knights, 534 U.S. at 121 . 10 State of Delaware v. Darren Swiggett C.A.

12019–2019
Donald v. State green
del · 2006
1 sentence

2018C. § 4321 and Probation and Parole Procedure 7.19.32 Procedure 7.19 includes a “Search Checklist” to review the following factors: “(l) [s]ufficient reason to believe the offender possesses contraband[,] (2) [s]ufficient reason to believe the offender is in violation of probation/parole[,] (3) [i]nformation from a reliable informant, indicating offender possesses contraband or is violating the law[,] (4) [i]nformation from the informant is corroborated[,]” and [5] approval from a supervisor.33 A probation officer need only “substantially comply” with the 29 Sierra v. State, 958 A.2d 825, 829 (

12018–2018

Statutes the citing opinions construe

DE § 11 Del. C. § 4321 (9)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

OH 62 (1999–2026) WA 16 (2001–2019) CA 16 (1896–2019) DE 12 (2014–2024) MN 11 (1998–2018) IA 10 (2010–2019) OR 7 (1949–2006) MO 7 (2005–2021) NE 6 (1978–2021) MA 5 (2006–2013) GA 5 (2010–2014) PA 5 (1943–2024) WI 4 (1976–2023) IN 4 (2015–2018) KS 4 (1999–2022) TN 4 (2001–2008) SD 3 (2008–2014) FL 2 (1981–1981) IL 2 (1997–1997) NJ 2 (1939–2000) NC 2 (1907–1924)

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