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DE HB385
Bill
Status
7/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
Edward Bennett
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AI Summary
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Establishes that the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the "verified location" where a missing person was last seen is responsible for receiving the complaint and initiating the investigation
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Defines "verified location" as a confirmed last-seen location through credible witness identification, video surveillance, or similar technology verification
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Assigns responsibility to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the missing person's last known residence if the last-seen location cannot be verified
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Updates the dissemination requirements so missing person reports are sent to law enforcement agencies covering both the last-seen location and the last known residence
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Clarifies jurisdictional responsibility to prevent delays or confusion when filing missing person complaints across different law enforcement agencies
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Chapter 85, Title 11, Of The Delaware Code Relating To Missing Persons.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
7/12/2012