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DE HB277

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

Helene Keeley

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the sunset provision for Delaware's DUI court program from June 30, 2014 to June 30, 2016, allowing the statute to remain in effect for two additional years.

  • Maintains statutory authority that provides the State the same transfer rights afforded to defendants charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

  • Preserves a single-track disposition mechanism for DUI offenses that enables specialized, treatment-focused sentencing and intensive court supervision of offenders.

  • Allows stakeholders additional time to continue developing a specialized DUI court framework for handling DUI cases.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Chapter 349, Volume 78 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Driving A Vehicle While Under The Influence.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/28/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/9/2014
Judiciary3/25/2014

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