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DE HB80

Bill

Status

Passed

6/27/2013

Primary Sponsor

Michael Barbieri

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Exempts juveniles adjudicated delinquent as Tier III sex offenders from paying for required GPS locator ankle bracelets, which cost $240 per month ($8 per day)

  • Adult Tier III sex offenders must still pay for their own GPS monitoring devices as a condition of probation

  • Forgives all outstanding GPS monitoring payment balances owed by juveniles as of the Act's effective date

  • Effective date of August 1, 2013

  • Addresses the issue that juvenile offenders rarely have employment opportunities due to age, probation requirements, and school obligations, making debt collection largely unsuccessful

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fines, Costs, Penalties And Forfeitures.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/27/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/6/2013
Judiciary4/16/2013

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