DE HB290

Adds new subsection (19) to § 1009(c) allowing courts to waive or suspend any fine, cost, or penalty assessment imposed on delinquent children, except for assessments under Chapter 90 of Title 11.

Clarifies that courts may impose conditions on parents, guardians, or custodians of adjudicated children to support treatment and rehabilitation ordered by the court.

Authorizes courts to order parents or guardians to participate in counseling or mental health treatment programs when children are sentenced to such programs or placed in detention or residential treatment facilities.

Maintains existing delinquency disposition options including probation, restitution, custody awards, driver's license suspension, house arrest, and sex offender registration requirements.

Applies to Family Court proceedings involving children adjudicated as delinquent under Delaware law.