DE HB213

Creates a new "victim advocate privilege" that protects confidential communications between crime victims and victim advocates from disclosure in legal proceedings

Defines "victim advocate" as an employee or supervised volunteer of a victim services agency who has completed at least 20 hours of advocacy training

Covers victims of domestic violence, abuse, sexual offenses, caregiver abuse, human trafficking, and stalking, regardless of whether services are sought within the criminal justice system

Allows the privilege to be claimed by the victim, the victim's parent/guardian (if victim cannot participate due to minority or disability), or the victim advocate; privilege continues until written waiver or death of the victim

Establishes two exceptions where the privilege does not apply: when a victim expresses intent to cause imminent death or serious injury, or when mandatory child abuse reporting is required under Title 16