Supreme Court of Delaware

Matter of King

April 9, 2019

Summary

The Court dismissed Christopher King's petition for a writ of mandamus seeking transfer of his rape case from Superior Court to Family Court. King failed to establish a clear right to be charged with incest rather than rape, and the prosecutor had discretion to select the charge absent bad faith or discrimination. He also had adequate remedies through trial and appeal or postconviction review, which he did not pursue.