No, Delaware criminalizes incest under 11 Del. C. § 763, classifying sibling relationships as prohibited regardless of consent. Violations may result in felony charges, with penalties up to 8 years imprisonment. The Delaware Division of Family Services monitors familial abuse cases, including those involving adult siblings.
Key Regulations for Dating Siblings in Delaware
- Felony Prohibition: 11 Del. C. § 763 explicitly bans sexual relations between siblings, with no exceptions for adult consent.
- Reporting Mandates: Healthcare providers and educators must report suspected incest to the Delaware Division of Family Services under 16 Del. C. § 903.
- Employment Restrictions: Professionals (e.g., therapists, teachers) in Delaware face disciplinary action for facilitating or ignoring sibling relationships, per 24 Del. C. § 1703.
Delaware’s laws align with its 2024 legislative updates, which expanded familial abuse definitions to include non-consensual sibling cohabitation. The state’s Family Court may order protective measures, including restraining orders, under 10 Del. C. § 1041. Out-of-state sibling relationships are scrutinized if the individuals reside in Delaware, per 11 Del. C. § 2701.