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Del. Super. Ct. R. Crim. P. 52 (2026)

Rule 52. Harmless error and plain error

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Rule 52. Harmless error and plain error. (a) Harmless error. Any error, defect, irregularity or variance which does not affect substantial rights shall be disregarded. (b) Plain error. Plain errors or defects affecting substantial rights may be noticed although they were not brought to the attention of the court. History. Adopted, effective Feb. 12, 1953; revised, effective Jan. 1, 1992.