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DE HB252

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

James Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the two-year sunset provision from a 2010 amendment to Title 10, Section 1007 of the Delaware Code relating to detention of children in secure facilities
  • The 2010 amendment expanded possible grounds for detaining children in secure facilities while establishing safeguards against discretionary abuse
  • Makes the 2010 amendment permanent by striking Section 2 of Chapter 375, Volume 77, which required the law to expire two years from enactment (July 12, 2010)
  • Allows continued implementation of the amendment's goals to reduce unwarranted juvenile detention and provide meaningful alternatives to secure detention

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Volume 77, Chapter 375, Laws Of Delaware, Relating To Disposition Of Children Pending Adjudication And Payment For Care.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Children; Youth & Families3/28/2012
Corrections1/24/2012

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