Frequently
Asked
Questions
When were we established?
2018, but we started taking cases in 2020
How many people apply for our pro bono legal and investigative services?
As of March 2025, we have reviewed 190 cases
Who is eligible to receive legal assistance?
In order to be considered, you must be:
Wrongly convicted of a state or federal crime in the State of Delaware
Unable to afford counsel
Currently incarcerated
Finished with your trial and direct appeal
Innocent of the crimes for which you are convicted, and
New evidence of innocence currently exists or is discoverable
How do I apply?
Visit https://www.innocencede.org/submit-a-case to contact us about a case, or email us at info@innocencede.org.
How long does is the process from case intake to exoneration?
We reinvestigate every case that we take, which may take years before IPD can bring the case back into court
Is Innocence Project Delaware a non-profit organization?
Yes, we are an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit and are not associated with Delaware’s Actual Innocence Program.
Explore the Numbers:
The Cost of Proving Innocence
The Innocence Network
The Innocence Network is an affiliation of organizations dedicated to providing pro bono legal and investigative services to individuals seeking to prove innocence of crimes for which they have been convicted, working to redress the causes of wrongful convictions, and supporting the exonerated after they are freed.
Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files
Practicing Law Institute presents a podcast showcasing the hard work and heartening stories of the pro bono and public interest community.
Other Resources
Project New Start
Project New Start, located on the grounds of Delaware Law School, operates a comprehensive, results-oriented cognitive behavioral change/job-readiness program for individuals transitioning out of state and federal institutions.
How to Help?
Delaware is a small state with a big wrongful conviction problem. Innocence Project Delaware is looking to change that.