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post-conviction relief claim in Delaware

6 Delaware opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2025 2 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Bailey v. Stategreen
del · 1991 · cited in 5 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2025DISCUSSION “The first inquiry in any analysis of a post-conviction relief claim is whether the petition meets the procedural requirements of Rule 61.” 14 Rule 61(i)(1) “timing requirement” states that a “motion for postconviction relief may not be filed more than one year after the judgment of conviction is final.” When does a conviction become “final” for purposes of commencing the one-year clock to time a Rule 61 motion? 13 State v. Ayers (ID No. 1710003395), D.I. 158 Letter from Ct. to Def. at 1 (Mar. 17, 2022). 14 Bailey v. State, 588 A.2d 1121, 1127 (Del. 1991) (citing Flamer v. State, 58

2024In addition, the Court notes that as part of El-Abbadi’s guilty plea, he signed a Truth- 19 See Bailey v. State, 588 A.2d 1121, 1127 (Del. 1991) (“The first inquiry in any analysis of a post-conviction relief claim is whether the petition meets the procedural requirement of Rule 61.”). 20 El-Abbadi filed this Motion within one year after his judgment of conviction was final. 21 Super.

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Flamer v. Stategreen
del · 1990 · cited in 2 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 1991–2025
2 sentences

2025DISCUSSION “The first inquiry in any analysis of a post-conviction relief claim is whether the petition meets the procedural requirements of Rule 61.” 14 Rule 61(i)(1) “timing requirement” states that a “motion for postconviction relief may not be filed more than one year after the judgment of conviction is final.” When does a conviction become “final” for purposes of commencing the one-year clock to time a Rule 61 motion? 13 State v. Ayers (ID No. 1710003395), D.I. 158 Letter from Ct. to Def. at 1 (Mar. 17, 2022). 14 Bailey v. State, 588 A.2d 1121, 1127 (Del. 1991) (citing Flamer v. State, 58

1991See Flamer, 585 A.2d at 747 ; Younger v. State, Del.Supr., 580 A.2d 552, 554 (1990).

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Younger v. Stategreen
del · 1990 · cited in 2 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 1991–2015
2 sentences

2015For purposes of this rule, where a defendant files a direct appeal, the judgment of conviction becomes final when the Delaware Supreme Court issues a 7 See Bailey v. State, 588 A.2d 1121, 1127 (Del. 1991) (“The first inquiry in any analysis of a post-conviction relief claim is whether the petition meets the procedural requirements of Rule 61.”) See also Younger v. State, 580 A.2d 552, 554 (Del. 1990). 8 Super.

1991See Flamer, 585 A.2d at 747 ; Younger v. State, Del.Supr., 580 A.2d 552, 554 (1990).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Where else courts name it

IN 43 (1973–2019) MO 39 (1983–2021) MS 20 (1992–2026) TN 11 (1988–2010) VT 10 (1980–2024) NJ 9 (1988–2020) ID 8 (1985–2015) OH 8 (1999–2019) RI 7 (2005–2014) FL 7 (1987–2015) ND 7 (1994–2017) DE 6 (1991–2025) SC 6 (1991–2018) PA 5 (1994–2025) HI 5 (1995–2000) AK 5 (1982–2020) LA 4 (1986–2020) WY 3 (1985–1991) MT 3 (2013–2016) OR 2 (2005–2006) AZ 2 (1984–2012) UT 2 (1987–1988)

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