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DE HB385

Bill

Status

Passed

7/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Defines "verified location" as a confirmed last-seen location through credible witness identification, video surveillance, or similar technology verification

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security6/12/2012

Full Bill Text

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